Synopsis A tense standoff at Uttarakhand's Nagrasu Gurdwara entered its fourth day as Nihang Sikhs, armed with traditional weapons, continue to demand the release of
Synopsis A tense standoff at Uttarakhand's Nagrasu Gurdwara entered its fourth day as Nihang Sikhs, armed with traditional weapons, continue to demand the release of four sect members arrested after a clash. Efforts to resolve the situation are ongoing, with reinforcements and drones monitoring the peaceful premises. The group allegedly took hostages before barricading themselves, leading to a significant security deployment and temporary internet suspension.
Published: June 23, 2026 โข 2:27 PM IST ยท Updated: June 23, 2026 โข 3:36 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis A tense standoff at Uttarakhand's Nagrasu Gurdwara entered its fourth day as Nihang Sikhs, armed with traditional weapons, continue to demand the release of four sect members arrested after a clash.
Efforts to resolve the situation are ongoing, with reinforcements and drones monitoring the peaceful premises.
The group allegedly took hostages before barricading themselves, leading to a significant security deployment and temporary internet suspension.