Rohtak/Karnal, April 12 -- Farmer outfits under the banner of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Saturday observed dharnas for four hours (11 am to 3 pm) at toll plazas across the state and blocked highways to oppose the newly introduced rules for the procurement of mustard and wheat. They said the new rules, along with issues with the online portal, were creating difficulties in wheat procurement.

Farmer organisations warned the state government of large agitation if their voices were ignored. Among the places which witnessed the protest were Makrauli toll plaza in Rohtak, Landhri-Chikanwas toll plaza on Hisar-Sirsa road and Mayyar on Hisar-Rohtak road.

Traffic disruptions were reported from Rohtak, Jind, Hisar, Bhiwani, Sonepat, Karnal, Ku...