Ferozepur, April 30 -- Farmers in border villages of the district on Tuesday said the Border Security Force (BSF) had informed them that going beyond the cobra fence would be allowed only in a group of at least 15 for agricultural activities.

Jagir Singh, 51, sarpanch of Tendiwala village, located around 20 km from Ferozepur, said a few farmers had approached the gate along the cobra fence to access their fields but were denied entry by BSF personnel who cited the requirement of a group of minimum 15 farmers.

Naseeb Singh, 60, nambardar of Palla Megha village, said he too was not allowed to move beyond the fence. "It is nearly impossible for farmers to harvest their wheat crop and manage the straw in just two days. How shall we sow padd...