Watch: Tractor set on fire at India Gate amid protests over Farm Bills

New Delhi: A tractor was set on fire at the India Gate on Monday by unidentified persons amid protests against the Centre’s passage of the three contentious farm bills in the national capital.

The incident, caught on camera, took place around 7:15 AM at the central Delhi location. The tractor has been removed by police and the fire doused by the fire department.

“Around 15- 20 persons gathered here and tried to set a tractor on fire. The fire has been doused off and the tractor was also removed. Those involved are being identified. Probe underway,” the Delhi Police said.

"Legal action is being taken in the matter. Identity of the persons involved is being ascertained," Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Eish Singhal said.