Nihangs storm Uttarakhand Gurdwara, hold manager hostage over arrests after Karnaprayag clash | TheBriefWire
Nihangs storm Uttarakhand Gurdwara, hold manager hostage over arrests after Karnaprayag clash
Published 21 June 2026 ยท india
Nihangs have taken a gurdwara manager hostage in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, demanding the release of four members arrested after a clash in Karnaprayag. The group, armed
Nihangs have taken a gurdwara manager hostage in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, demanding the release of four members arrested after a clash in Karnaprayag. The group, armed with traditional weapons, occupied the gurdwara roof, raising slogans. The incident stems from a dispute over parking that escalated into violence, leading to the arrests. Authorities are negotiating for their descent while investigating the initial clash.
Published: June 21, 2026 โข 7:41 PM IST ยท Updated: June 21, 2026 โข 8:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Nihangs have taken a gurdwara manager hostage in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, demanding the release of four members arrested after a clash in Karnaprayag.
The group, armed with traditional weapons, occupied the gurdwara roof, raising slogans.
The incident stems from a dispute over parking that escalated into violence, leading to the arrests.
Authorities are negotiating for their descent while investigating the initial clash.