Key Takeaways
- The Nihang Singhs entered Gurdwara Akal Bunga and engaged in a deadly shootout with police.
- One policeman died and three officers were wounded during the clash.
- The incident is linked to a dispute over control of the Dera previously led by Sant Baba Balbir Singh.
- Authorities have registered a case against ten individuals and have already made arrests.
Kapurthala: A clash erupted between Nihang Singhs and the police, early Morning on Thursday at Gurdwara Akal Bunga in Sultanpur Lodhi in the district.
According to the police, there was an exchange of fire between the forces and the Nihang Singhs.
The clash resulted in the death of a policeman and injured three others.
A group of Nihang Singhs opened fire on the police party, escalating the confrontation.
Police said for many years, Budha Dal’s 96 Crore Sant Baba Balbir Singh had charge of the Dera at Gurdwara Akal Bunga in Sultanpur Lodhi. However, on November 21, another group of Nihang Singhs, who separated from them, entered the Gurdwara Sahib and captured the Dera.
On Wednesday, they attempted to capture another Dera.
The police have registered a case against 10 people and arrested them.
