A 32-year-old farmer was found dead on Tuesday morning near Delhi-Haryana border where protesters have been camping for around two weeks against the Centre's controversial agricultural laws.
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Ajay More from Haryana's Sonipat had been protesting along with fellow villagers for 10 days at the Singhu border. He is believed to have died due to hypothermia, NDTV reported.
Ajay is survived by his elderly parents, wife and three children. At least five deaths have been reported since the protests began.
Thousands of farmers last month started a massive agitation amid the COVID-19 pandemic against the laws which, they say, will leave them at the mercy of private players. The government has assured the laws will bring about much-needed reforms.
They've also been demanding written assurance from the government on the guaranteed minimum support price or MSP for their produce.
Last night, Home Minister Amit Shah met a farmers' delegation, hours after a nationwide strike - Bharat Bandh - led to blocking of highways, affecting transport services and supply of essentials in some states.
However, the talks failed to resolve the deadlock, with both sides remaining firm on their positions. The sixth round of Centre's talks with the protesters - scheduled for today - were also cancelled.