Shambhu Border Sealed, Farmer Leaders Detained Ahead of Delhi Protest on US Trade Deal

The Shambhu border crossing on the India‑Bangladesh frontier was shut by security forces on Thursday, following a directive to prevent movement of people ahead of a planned protest in Delhi. Several farmer leaders were taken into custody while they were assembling at the border, according to officials. The detentions come as farmers and their organisations plan a large march to oppose the recently signed US trade agreement, which they say could hurt domestic agriculture. Authorities said the action was taken to maintain public order and prevent any potential unrest. The protest is scheduled to begin in Delhi early next week, with farmers demanding safeguards for local farmers in the trade deal.