Haryana police close Shambu border ahead of farmers’ motorcycle rally

Workers under the 'Desh Bachao Morcha' take out a motorcycle rally against the proposed India-U.S. trade deal and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), while heading to the Deputy Commissioner's office to submit a memorandum, in Amritsar, Punjab, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI In anticipation of the farmers movement from Punjab, Haryana Police has closed Shambu border on Tuesday (July 21, 2026). Farmers under the banner of the ‘Desh Bachao Morcha’ are expected to hold a motorcycle rally in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh to demonstrate against the proposed India-U.S. trade deal, which they said would adversely impact not just farmers but all sections of society.A traffic advisory has been issued with alternative routes.A rally was held on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) for the same campaign. In Punjab, the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), the Azad Kisan Morcha, the Bharatiya Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Organisation, and the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) (Boka Singh Mansa) participated in motorcycle rallies across the State.In Haryana, the BKU (Chaduni), Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Morcha Haryana, BKU Shaheed Bhagat Singh, and other organisations took part in the protests. In Uttar Pradesh, the ‘MSP (Minimum Support Price) Dilao Morcha’ held marches, while similar events were held in Uttarakhand as well. Published - July 21, 2026 10:06 am IST