Punjab’s border farmers caught between fence and Zero Line
- Posted on April 18, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
Border communities in Punjab face significant displacement challenges as authorities plan to relocate security fencing closer to the international boundary line. Agricultural families have long struggled with land access restrictions and livelihood constraints due to proximity to the frontier. The proposed fence relocation initiative aims to enhance border security while addressing longstanding grievances of farmers trapped between fortifications and the Zero Line, potentially reshaping their agricultural practices and settlement patterns.
Punjab’s border farmers caught between fence and Zero Line
Farmers in Punjab's border villages seek relief as government plans to shift fencing closer to the international boundary.
