The farmers were protesting against inadequate compensation for their lands, which were acquired for building 165 km long Greater Noida - Agra. expressway.
Raising slogans against the Uttar Pradesh Government, the activists said police opened fire without any warning.
The protesters also demanded imposition of President rule in the state.
"We demand that the honourable President (of the Country) should dismiss the Uttar Pradesh Government and implement President''s rule here," state Congress secretary, Kuwar Narendra Singh said.
One person was killed and over a dozen were injured in the incident on Wednesday.
Heavy police deployment has been made in the affected villages, as the situation continues to remain tense. (ANI)
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