High Court Orders Shambhu Border Barricade to Open for Public

The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Haryana government to open the Shambhu Border barricade within a week on an experimental basis. Farmer groups camped since February 13, have called a meeting to discuss the court's directive. The court stressed the need for free flow of traffic and maintaining law and order.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Haryana government to open the barricade at the Shambhu border near Ambala within a week, on an experimental basis. This decision comes as farmers have been camping at the location since February 13.

The court has also directed the Punjab government to control protesters when necessary and ensure the highway remains unobstructed.

Farmers are set to meet on July 16 to discuss the court's directive. Meanwhile, the death of farmer Shubhkaran Singh at the Khanauri border in February was confirmed to be from a shotgun bullet, according to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory.