Delhi turns battleground on Republic Day, pitched battles on the streets

Shocking scenes were witnessed on the streets of Delhi as farmers tried to break through barricades and vandalised public property near the Delhi Police headquarters at ITO, New Delhi. 

Farmers broke all the promises that were made when they were seeking permission for their tractor rally.

Footage showed armed mob accosting police personnel.

Police were forced to resort to lathi-charge and tear gas shelling to quell the violent mob that was trying to force its way past barricades.

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