Shambhu Border, March 20 -- Indian Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia slammed the government after several farmers were arrested during the ongoing protest at the Shambhu Border in Punjab.

He said, "The government was just pretending to talk to farmers. Arresting them after discussions shows that they are not serious about solving the farmers' problems. This is a betrayal."

Punia also urged people to stand with the farmers against what he called an oppressive act by both the Central and Punjab governments.

A tense situation unfolded at the Shambhu Border when farmers were protesting, demanding action from the government on various issues. During the protest, several farmer leaders were detained by the police.

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