After the lathi charge in Karnal, farmer leaders have warned to intensify the agitation against the government. Meanwhile, the SDM of Karnal, Ayush Sinha who ordered the lathi charge, has apologized but the farmers' organizations are adamant about his dismissal. It was the SDM who ordered the police to use the baton to stop the protest. SDM's video also went viral on the internet in which he was seen ordering violence.