Nihang Sikhs Breach Barricades at Uttarakhand Border Amid Karnaprayag Dispute
Tensions escalated at the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border as a group of Nihang Sikhs, demanding the release of four members arrested after a June 16 clash in Karnaprayag, breached police barricades and proceeded towards Hemkund Sahib. Despite multiple rounds of talks with authorities, the group insisted on continuing their pilgrimage until their demands were met. Security forces deployed heavily to maintain order amid concerns over potential unrest. The dispute originated from a parking altercation between Nihang pilgrims and locals, leading to injuries and arrests on both sides.