Ropar, March 5 -- As the Samyukt Kisan Morcha's (SKM) march proceeded towards Chandigarh on Wednesday, Punjab Police tightened security to prevent protestors from reaching the city, said DIG Ropar Range Harcharan Singh Bhullar.

"Punjab is totally peaceful. Wherever the farmers have come, police in that area have stopped them there. They are sitting there at the side peacefully. Traffic is normal across Punjab... They will not be allowed to reach Chandigarh at any cost. We have tight security... A few people have been rounded up... There is good coordination between Punjab and Chandigarh Police," he said.

Earlier today, Farmers in Punjab gathered at the Golden Gate in Amritsar to protest against the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government. ...