Thousands of farmers in Punjab, a region 200 km north of the capital, have taken to the road with their tractors and trailers. Objective: block the north and west accesses to the capital city.

Authorities deployed impressive means to stop them. Police stopped processions trying to enter the state of Haryana with rubber bullets and water cannons. They sent drones to bombard demonstrators with tear gas. Several rows of concrete blocks are topped with… This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 82% left to discover. Flash sale -70% on digital subscription.