Greater Noida violence leaves farmer, two cops dead
Two policemen were among three persons killed and District Magistrate Deepak Agarwal got a bullet injury in fierce clashes that broke out in Greater Noida on Saturday between security personnel and agitating farmers holding three roadways employees hostage.
Scores of people were also injured when the agitation by the farmers demanding better compensation for their acquired land turned violent in Bhatta Parsaul village in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, a Delhi suburb.
The agitating farmers alleged that a protester, who was found dead, was killed in police firing after villagers and security personnel fought pitched battles for several hours.
Trouble broke out when a large contingent of police, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and anti-riot personnel along with district officials descended on the village to rescue the three abducted men.
The three employees of the state-run UP roadways held hostage since Friday were rescued by the security personnel, police said.
Text: PTI
Image: Gautam Budh Nagar District Magistrate Deepak Aggarwal walks to ambulance after he was injured in a violent clash with farmers from Bhatta Parsaul village in Greater Noida on Saturday, May 7, 2011. (Photographs copyright PTI)
