Mann slams Delhi Police’s ‘Taliban-like’ attitude over video of cops with shoes inside Bangla Sahib
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has condemned the Delhi Police for allegedly entering Gurdwara Bangla Sahib with shoes on during a protest. The police have denied the allegations, stating the video was circulated with malicious intent.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of religious sensitivity and political protest, potentially escalating tensions between state governments and federal law enforcement.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday (October 11, 2026) condemned the alleged entry of Delhi Police personnel into Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in the national capital on Saturday (October 10), accusing them of having a “Taliban-like attitude” and violating the sanctity of the shrine.
A controversy had erupted over Delhi police personnel allegedly entering the gurdwara premises in Delhi on Saturday as some protesters, facing police action during demonstrations against the Chief Election Commissioner, sought refuge there.
The Delhi Police said the video was circulated with "malicious intent" on social media and added that it would initiate legal action.
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