Over 150 Nihangs camping at Paonta Sahib gurdwara, say won’t leave until arrested members released
Over 150 Nihang Sikhs are camping at Paonta Sahib in Himachal Pradesh to protest the arrest of four sect members following a violent clash in Uttarakhand. The group has suspended their march toward a pilgrimage site while awaiting a resolution from authorities.
Why it matters
The standoff highlights ongoing tensions between religious groups and local administrations, posing potential risks for regional law and order.
More than 150 Nihangs are camping at Paonta Sahib gurdwara in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, awaiting the release of four members of their sect who were arrested in Uttarakhand after a clash with locals.
The report presents the sequence of events and statements from both the protesters and police without taking a side.
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