Group of Nihangs storm gurdwara in Rudraprayag, hold Sikh devotee hostage on roof
Nihangs, armed with spears and swords, stormed a gurdwara in Rudraprayag, demanding the release of four members arrested following a clash in Chamoli. The group took a Sikh devotee hostage on the roof after failing to secure rooms for their protest against the arrests. Police are engaged in dialogue with the Nihangs, attempting to resolve the situation peacefully. The district administration has assured the Nihangs safe passage back to Punjab and maintains that the situation is under control.
21 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
Standoff at Uttarakhand gurdwara after Nihang group storms in, occupies rooftop | India News
— Indian Express
Nihang Sikhs stormed a Rudraprayag gurdwara, occupied the rooftop, and refused to leave after an altercation with sewadars.
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Nihangs stormed a gurdwara in Rudraprayag, demanding the release of four arrested members and taking a Sikh devotee hostage on the roof.
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