Nihang Sikh Opens Fire At Gurdwara In Punjab’s Kapurthala, 1 Cop Killed, 3 Injured

Several Nihangs are still inside the gurdwara and an operation to nab them is underway while the police have arrested 10 accused in this connection.

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Updated: November 23, 2023, 3:32 PM IST

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Kapurthala: A policeman was killed and three others injured after  Nihang Sikh opened fire at a gurdwara in Punjab’s Kapurthala. According to reports, the clashes took place over the ownership of the gurdwara. Police has arrested 10 people from the Nihang sect for allegedly encroaching the gurdwara, but the operation is still on, NDTV reported.

The distressing incident unfolded when police cops went to arrest Nihangs in Sultanpur Lodhi in a case registered against them. A clash broke out between the police and a group of Nihang Sikhs at the Sri Akal Bunga Gurdwara in Kapurthala.

The policemen were standing on the road when the Nihangs opened fire at them, Kapurthala Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) Tejbir Singh Hundal told PTI.

Several Nihangs are still inside the gurdwara and an operation to nab them is underway while the police have arrested 10 accused in this connection.