Janak Raj
Janak Raj
Source: Indian Express
Name: Janak Raj
Domicile: Dhanaula Village, Distt. Barnala, Punjab
Occupation: Mechanic- tractor repair helper
Date of Death: intervening night of 29-30 November
Age: 60 (55?)
Cause of Death: Arson/Fire ( Died near Tikkri Border when the car he was sleeping in had caught fire and he was burnt alive).
Survived by: wife and 2 children.
Place of Death: Tikri Border
He had joined the agitating farmers in solidarity and volunteered to repair the tractor tyres for free.
“Sehal Aggarwal, Janak’s 24-year-old son, who was at Dhanaula in his house, said, “My father often used to be part of farmers’ agitation since October 1. He was always ready to provide his services in whatever manner he could.””
Source:
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/60-year-old-farmer-dies-7079095/
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