Gangster Lakha Sidhana has sparked fresh concerns at the ongoing farmers’ protest, with authorities fearing a repeat of the 2021 Red Fort violence. Delhi Police, alerted by intelligence, claim Sidhana, spotted near a Haryana protest site, is inciting farmers to breach barricades and use heavy machinery for violence. His presence echoes the role of the late Deep Sidhu, whose actions contributed to the January 26, 2021 chaos.
Sidhana’s checkered past
Formerly a notorious gangster, Lakha Sidhana later forayed into politics. His involvement in the 2021 Red Fort violence and recent clashes with Punjab Police raise red flags. Delhi Police have tightened security, wary of his history and potential to incite violence.
Deep Sidhu’s controversial legacy
The Punjabi actor-turned-activist gained notoriety for hoisting a flag at the Red Fort during the 2021 protest, fueling tensions. His alleged instigation of violence drew criticism from farmers’ unions, despite distancing themselves from his actions.
Lakha Sidhana, the gangster-turned-social activist from Bathinda, shares a connection with Deep Sidhu. Both men have played a significant role in instigating violence during the farmers’ tractor rally in the national capital. Their actions led to clashes with police and the storming of the Red Fort. Sidhana’s presence at the farmers’ protest site in Haryana has prompted authorities to closely monitor his actions, fearing a re-escalation of tensions.