Lakhimpur Kheri (UP): At least three farmers killed and several sustained injuries after protest on farm laws took a mayhem and unidentified miscreants opened fire on the farmers here on Sunday.
Following this, protesting farmers set some vehicles on fire after some of protesters were run over by vehicle there. One of the vehicles belongs to Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister of State for Home, Ajay Mishra Teni, media reports said.
Over a dozen farmers have been injured and unconfirmed reports said three farmers had died in the incident. Bhartiya Kisan Union spokesman Rakesh Tikait is reaching the spot.
Farmers were protesting against Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who was scheduled to reach Banvir village to attend a programme organised by the Union Minister. The farmers came from adjoining villages like Palia, Bhira, Bijua, Khajuria and Sampurna Nagar with black flags in their hands.
Meanwhile, a heavy police force have been deployed to control the situation.