Shambhu Border, March 20 -- Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nanak Singh on Thursday announced that efforts are underway to clear the roads in the area to reopen them to traffic within the next 3-4 hours.

Tents set up by protesting farmers at the Shambu border were dismantled by authorities on Thursday. Singh stated that once the roads are cleared, they will work with authorities from Haryana to determine whether it is safe to resume traffic flow.

Additionally, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will conduct a thorough inspection to ensure the road is secure for travel.

"We hope that in 3-4 hours, the roads can be cleared and we will give go ahead. If Haryana also gives a go-ahead, we can move traffic on this ...