States » NorthPosted at: Sep 19 2026 8:58PM


Nihang beaten, woman SHO manhandled in Amritsar clash

Chandigarh, Sep 19 (UNI) A woman police station house officer was allegedly manhandled while trying to rescue a Nihang Sikh who was being assaulted during a confrontation between rival groups in Amritsar, with a video of the incident showing police struggling to pull the injured man away from the crowd.
The incident occurred during a protest on Jhabal Road on Friday night, where a group of Nihangs had gathered accusing police of failing to act over an alleged earlier confrontation with supporters of Nihang Major Singh Petewad.
Police said they were investigating the competing allegations.
A video of the confrontation shows a Nihang arriving at the protest site on a motorcycle before being surrounded by several men. He is seen being questioned and slapped before the confrontation escalates, with several people apparently striking and kicking him and hitting him with sticks.
His turban also comes off during the scuffle.
Gate Hakima police station SHO Manjit Kaur reached the spot with a police team after being informed about the violence.
As Kaur and other officers attempted to take the injured man away, protesters are seen confronting the police and pulling at the man. The video also shows pushing and jostling involving the SHO.
Police eventually managed to place the injured Nihang in a vehicle and remove him from the scene.
The protesters alleged that the man had been sent by the rival group to conduct surveillance on them.
Baba Darshan Singh, who was associated with the protesting group, alleged that vehicles belonging to Major Singh's supporters had passed his residence a day earlier and that people travelling in them had fired shots.
“They came in vehicles and fired shots. We believe the police are siding with them,” Darshan Singh alleged.
He also accused Major Singh of using photographs of his ancestors to collect money from people, a claim that could not be independently verified.
The protesters said they had staged the demonstration after police failed to act on their complaint about the alleged firing. They also sought protection for themselves and their families.
SHO Kaur gave a different account of events preceding the protest.
“The dispute began over claims that some vehicles had passed through the area,” Kaur said. “The protesters said the vehicles belonged to Major Singh's group, but according to police personnel deployed there, no such vehicles passed during the night.”
She said police were examining the allegations and would take action against anyone found responsible.
“The entire matter is under investigation. Strict action will be taken against those found guilty,” Kaur said.
UNI NB RN
Tags: #Nihang beaten# woman SHO manhandled in Amritsar clash
More News

Supreme Court verdict on Hindi education important for national unity: Shanta Kumar

19 Sep 2026 | 10:09 PM

Ashok Raina
Palampur, Sep 19 ( UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and former union Minister Shanta Kumar on Saturday said the Supreme Court not only delivers legal judgments but also offers important guidance on issues concerning national unity.

see more..

UP: Jaipuria Institute of Mgmt brings Lucknow’s higher education leadership together at Praneta 2026

19 Sep 2026 | 10:05 PM

Lucknow, Sep 19 (UNI) Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow today hosted the Jaipuria Higher Education Leadership Summit – Praneta 2026, which offered a forum for academic leaders to exchange perspectives on the priorities shaping higher education and recognise individuals and institutions contributing to the sector’s growth.

see more..

‘Tantra in Silence’ retreat near LoC sparks controversy; authorities say no permission granted

19 Sep 2026 | 9:53 PM

Srinagar, Sep 19 (UNI) A controversy erupted on Saturday over a proposed “Tantra in Silence” retreat proposed to be held close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez Valley of Bandipora district, with former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Kashmir’s chief cleric urging the authorities to halt the event.

see more..

UP: Food Safety Dept’s crackdown continues under ‘Shuddh Hi Shubh Hai’ campaign

19 Sep 2026 | 9:42 PM

Lucknow, Sep 19 (UNI) As part of the ‘Shuddh Hi Shubh Hai’ (Purity is Auspicious) campaign—aimed at providing safe, hygienic, and quality food products to consumers in Uttar Pradesh—the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department conducted special inspections against fast-food retail chains and restaurants in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Noida.

see more..

Kashmir World Film Festival founder questions government festival, seeks greater space for local filmmakers

19 Sep 2026 | 9:38 PM

Srinagar, Sep 19 (UNI) Founder-director of the Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF), Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, has questioned the level of participation and recognition accorded to Kashmiri filmmakers and artists at a recently held government-backed film festival in Kashmir, saying local talent deserved a more meaningful platform.

see more..