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Nihangs return to Paonta Sahib after clash and standoff at Uttarakhand border

Nihangs return to Paonta Sahib after clash and standoff at Uttarakhand border

After hours of standoff between a group of Nihangs and the administration at the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border here, the group returned to Paonta Sahib in Himachal Pradesh in the early hours of Friday following negotiations with authorities. The development brought an end to the tension that prevailed at the Kulhal checkpoint in the Vikasnagar area on Thursday night, where a large group of the Sikh sect clashed with the police. The Nihang group joined others from their sect at Paonta Sahib Gurdwara where discussions are still ongoing with senior officials of Uttarakhand Police and administration.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Can’t Compromise Readiness’: Western Command Chief Flags China, Pakistan Threats | India News

‘Can’t Compromise Readiness’: Western Command Chief Flags China, Pakistan Threats | India News

Last Updated:December 07, 2025, 21:50 IST Lt General Manoj Kumar Katiyar said operational readiness is non-negotiable for the armed forces. Western Command Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar. (Image via X/@westerncomd_IA) Western Command Chief Lt General Manoj Kumar Katiyar on Sunday stressed that the Army must remain fully prepared on both the China and Pakistan fronts, warning that threats along India’s borders remain constant and require unwavering vigilance. Speaking to the media in Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Lt Gen Katiyar said operational readiness is non-negotiable for the armed forces. “First and foremost, we must not compromise on our operational readiness. Whether it is our northern borders with China or the western borders, the threat remains constant,” he stated. #WATCH | Fatehgarh, UP: Western Command Chief Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar says, “… We cannot compromise on our operational readiness. We face constant threats along the borders near China as well as on our western front. At the same time, we must uphold our secular character,… pic.twitter.com/W9glTumG9k— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2025 He added that even as the …