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Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked by a Nihang Sikh in Nanded, Maharashtra, sustaining injuries that required surgery. The assailant claimed divine instruction for the attack, which has sparked discussions about Sikh politics.
A scuffle reportedly occurred at a gurdwara in Punjab during celebrations for the return of four Nihang Sikhs who had been granted bail and brought back to Mohali.
A tense standoff in Rudraprayag concluded peacefully after armed Nihang Sikhs held a gurdwara sevadar and a devotee hostage.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, was attacked with a kirpan outside the Golden Temple, sustaining injuries to his hand while a police officer was also hurt during the incident.
A standoff between Nihang Sikhs and police at the Himachal-Uttarakhand border, which originated from a parking dispute, has concluded following negotiations. The Nihang group has now returned to Himachal Pradesh.
Nihang Sikhs are threatening to establish a permanent 'Khalsa toll' on vehicles from Himachal Pradesh. The reasons behind this threat and its potential implications are being discussed.
Nihang Sikhs are reportedly acting as a new form of 'moral police' across Punjab, extending their influence from public parks to private homes.
A tense standoff involving Nihang Sikhs at a gurdwara in Uttarakhand has entered its third day, with the group reportedly demanding the release of four arrested individuals, prompting Punjab's Chief Minister to urge for an amicable resolution.