Police Slam Farmers' Protest 'Hero' with Attempt to Murder Case

Navdeep Singh, son of the leader of Haryana's farmers' body has been charged with attempt to murder for turning-off a water cannon. Touted as a hero of the protest, Navdeep climbed onto the cannon which was being used by the police to disperse farmers. The 26-year-old student turned farmer said, he had all the rights to voice against the "anti-people policies". He further stated that he turned off the tap as it was "hurting" the farmers.