Guwahati, July 21 -- Farmers from Punjab, Haryana and other states are heading to Delhi for a Mahapanchayat at Kisan Ghat to protest against the proposed India-US trade agreement, despite the deal not being finalised yet.

The protest, organised under the banner of the 'Desh Bachao Morcha', is expected to see participation from farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Farmer groups have raised concerns that cheaper US agricultural imports could affect domestic farmers, agricultural labourers and livestock rearers.

Ahead of the gathering, Haryana Police increased security at key border points, including Khanauri, Bastara and Shambhu, with barricading and restrictions imposed in some areas.

Farmer organisations, inclu...