Jats threaten to intensify stir over reservation

Jind: Haryana's Sarva Khap Jat Panchayat has threatened to intensify their movement by blocking roads at about 40 places in the state on February 15. The group has been demanding reservations for Jats in government jobs for the past 3 years. Sube Singh Samain, spokesperson of the movement said, “The Jat community is united and ready to make the agitation successful. The protesters will block roads at about 40 points in the state to press our demands.” He also said the Jat body will later deliberate on blocking rail traffic and make efforts to intensify the movement after Panchayat elections on January 10.