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Group of Nihangs storm gurdwara in Rudraprayag, hold Sikh devotee hostage on roof

Group of Nihangs storm gurdwara in Rudraprayag, hold Sikh devotee hostage on roof

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A group of Nihangs, armed with spears and swords, stormed a gurdwara in Rudraprayag and took a Sikh devotee hostage on the roof of the building to demand the release of four members of the sect who were arrested following a clash in Chamoli on June 16, police said on Sunday (June 21, 2026). A heavy police force was deployed at the site following the standoff that began on Saturday (June 20, 2026) evening and is still on, even though the district administration on Sunday (June 21, 2026) said the situation is fully under control and peaceful. An officer said police are parleying with a Nihang member about ending the hostage situation. “The police, district administration, and the Gurudwara management committee are in constant dialogue with the Nihang Sikhs, attempting to understand their concerns and find a solution,” Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police Niharika Tomar said. “The talks have yielded positive results; one of the Nihangs has come down from the roof to speak with the administration and police, and dialogue with the remaining individuals is …

Nihangs take Sikh devotee hostage in Rudraprayag gurdwara, demand release of 4 arrested in Karnaprayag clash

Nihangs take Sikh devotee hostage in Rudraprayag gurdwara, demand release of 4 arrested in Karnaprayag clash

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A group of Nihangs have allegedly taken a Sikh devotee hostage on the terrace of a gurdwara in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, demanding the release of four members of the sect who were arrested following violence in Karnaprayag on June 16. Nihangs atop a gurdwara in Rudraprayag demand release of four sect members arrested after the Chamoli clash. (PTI) Police officials were attempting to negotiate with the Nihangs, assuring them that no action will be taken against them and that they will be given safe passage back to Punjab if they release the devotee, according to PTI. However, the group has not responded to these assurances, till the time of reporting. The gurdwara is located in the Nagrasu area, between Rudraprayag and Gauchar on the Badrinath highway. Also Read | ‘Swords not for offensive purposes’: Hemkund Sahib Trust chairperson after clash Sardar Beant Singh, who built the Nagrasu gurdwara, told reporters that a group of six Nihangs arrived at the shrine on Saturday evening and asked for 50-60 rooms, claiming that an equal number of Sikhs …

Uttarakhand: Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara to open on May 23

Uttarakhand: Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara to open on May 23

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The doors of Sri Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand, the gurdwara situated at the highest altitude in the world, will be opened for devotees on May 23, shrine administration said on Monday. Narendrajit Singh Bindra, president of the Sri Hemkund Sahib Management Trust, shared this information following a meeting with the state`s Chief Secretary, Anand Bardhan. During the meeting, discussions were also held regarding arrangements for the upcoming pilgrimage and facilities for the devotees. Assuring all possible cooperation during the pilgrimage, Bardhan directed the local administration to ensure appropriate arrangements. The trust organises this pilgrimage in coordination with the state government and provides free accommodation and meals for pilgrims at its `dharamshalas` (rest houses) located in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Ratuda, Joshimath, Govindghat and Ghangharia. While `Langar` (community meals) is served at the gurdwara itself, pilgrims are not permitted to stay overnight there due to the extreme altitude and limited facilities. Situated at an elevation of 15,200 feet in Chamoli of the upper Garhwal Himalayan region, this Sikh pilgrimage site remains enveloped in heavy snowfall and severe …

‘He Sang Kirtan In Gurdwara’: Arijit Singh’s Father On Family’s Journey From Lahore To Bengal | Bollywood News

‘He Sang Kirtan In Gurdwara’: Arijit Singh’s Father On Family’s Journey From Lahore To Bengal | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 19:00 IST Arijit Singh’s father reveals how their Sikh family moved from Lahore after Partition and shares memories of the singer singing kirtan in Jiaganj. Arijit Singh’s father opens up about their family’s migration from Lahore after Partition and recalls the singer’s early days singing kirtan at a local gurdwara in Jiaganj. When Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing on January 27, 2026, the news left fans stunned across the country. While the music industry grappled with disbelief, a quieter narrative was unfolding far from Mumbai’s studios in Jiaganj, a small riverside town in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district. It is here that Arijit was born, raised and continues to remain deeply anchored. A Family Journey From Lahore To Bengal In a conversation with The Telegraph India, Arijit’s father Surinder Singh revisited the family’s journey that began long before the singer’s rise to fame. “Our ancestral home was near Lahore. After Partition, my father and his three brothers migrated to Lalgola,” he shared. Like countless families displaced during Partition, the …

Punjab: SGPC strips secretary of gurdwara mgmt charge

Punjab: SGPC strips secretary of gurdwara mgmt charge

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Days after the illegal sale of land belonging to Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali surfaced, the SGPC has removed secretary (general administration) Partap Singh from his charge of management of major gurdwaras. The charge has been transferred from Partap to junior officer and additional secretary Gurinder Singh Mathrewal. (Gurminder Singh/HT) The charge, given under Section 85 (management of certain gurdwaras) of the Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925, has been transferred from Partap to junior officer and additional secretary Gurinder Singh Mathrewal, SGPC officials privy to the matter confirmed. The secretary’s remaining functions remain unchanged. The move comes amid an ongoing inquiry into the authenticity of the purported SGPC authorisation letter allegedly bearing the secretary’s forged signature. Earlier this week, Punjab police had booked seven people, including gurdwara manager Rajinder Singh, for selling the land, measuring 44 marlas (2.2 kanals) in Sainimajra village, IT City, Sector 101, for a negligible ₹1.32 crore using fake documents. According to the FIR, the gurdwara manager in connivance with the other co-accused prepared forged authority letter of the SGPC by putting the …

AAP`s leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar

AAP`s leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar

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Punjab Aam Aadmi Party leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead on Friday outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar`s Model Town by unidentified assailants, police said. The incident took place in the morning, a senior police official from Jalandhar said over the phone. Oberoi had arrived at the gurdwara in his Thar vehicle when the assailants, who were on a two-wheeler, opened fire at him. He was rushed to a hospital in Jalandhar, but succumbed to injuries, police said. Further investigations are on, they said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever. 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

AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead Outside Gurdwara In Punjab’s Jalandhar | India News

AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead Outside Gurdwara In Punjab’s Jalandhar | India News

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Last Updated:February 06, 2026, 12:47 IST AAP leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar’s Model Town area after sustaining five bullet injuries. The area was cordoned off. AAP leader shot dead in Punjab’s Jalandhar (Photos: Social Media/PTI) A leader of the Aam Aadmi Party was shot dead outside a gurdwara in the Model Town area of Jalandhar, Punjab, in a shocking incident that has triggered panic and heightened security concerns across the city. The deceased was identified as Lucky Oberoi, a local leader of the Aam Aadmi Party. According to initial reports, Oberoi was fired at multiple times and sustained five bullet injuries. He was immediately rushed to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The shooting occurred outside a Gurdwara Sahib in the busy Model Town locality, an area that soon witnessed the arrival of senior police officials and emergency responders. Following the incident, the police cordoned off the area around the gurdwara and began collecting forensic evidence from the spot. Visuals from the spot showed police …

Kareena Kapoor seeks blessings as she visits gurdwara on Guru Nanak Jayanti; later steps out for dinner. Watch

Kareena Kapoor seeks blessings as she visits gurdwara on Guru Nanak Jayanti; later steps out for dinner. Watch

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Actor Kareena Kapoor visited a gurdwara in Mumbai on Wednesday on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti. Later, in the evening, she stepped out and visited a restaurant. Several videos and pictures of the actor emerged on social media platforms. Kareena Kapoor was seen in Mumbai on Wednesday. Kareena Kapoor visits gurdwara on Guru Nanak Jayanti In a video, Kareena was seen exiting the Gurudwara Dhan Pothohar Nagar in Santacruz West. For the visit, Kareena wore a green suit and also wore sunglasses. She was also seen covering her head. The actor was seen folding her hands as she greeted the paparazzi stationed at the venue. Kareena steps out for dinner In another clip, Kareena was seen stepping out in the evening. She stepped out of her car and walked towards a restaurant. She smiled and briefly greeted the paparazzi before going inside the restaurant. The actor also waved at them. Before leaving the venue, too, Kareena smiled and waved at the paparazzi. For the evening, Kareena wore a white shirt and multi coloured pants. …

Rahul Gandhi Visits Poonch Gurdwara Targeted By Pak Shelling

Rahul Gandhi Visits Poonch Gurdwara Targeted By Pak Shelling

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Rahul Gandhi on Saturday visited Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. The key religious site was hit by Pakistani shelling earlier this month when border tensions peaked between the two countries in the aftermath of India’s Operation Sindoor. In a video shared by news agency ANI on X, Mr Gandhi, in his trademark white shirt and a pair of black pants, is seen paying obeisance at the gurdwara. #WATCH | Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Poonch, which was hit by Pakistani shelling. (Source: Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Poonch) pic.twitter.com/dLDBfuhOnh — ANI (@ANI) May 24, 2025 “Visited temple, gurdwara and madrassa affected by Pakistani attacks in Poonch today,” the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha wrote on X and shared a video of his visit to the region. आज, पुंछ में पाकिस्तानी हमलों से प्रभावित मंदिर, गुरुद्वारा और मदरसे में गया। यहां हर धर्म के लोग साथ रहते हैं, साथ दुख सहते हैं। यही …

Delhi HC directs gurdwara body to secure its properties in Shahdara, Haryana to clear Rs 400 crore dues to GHPS employees | Delhi News

Delhi HC directs gurdwara body to secure its properties in Shahdara, Haryana to clear Rs 400 crore dues to GHPS employees | Delhi News

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The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) not to create third-party rights in connection with two of its properties – 292 acres at Bigar in Haryana and 15 acres at Shahdara in Delhi – in order to pay pending dues to employees of 12 schools managed by the Guru Harkrishan Public School (GHPS) Society. Justice Anish Dayal, while issuing the direction on May 2, reasoned that “it is essential to secure these properties since they seem to be of large value and will possibly help in shoring up the dues, amounting to around Rs 400 crore, which are owed to the petitioners.” Justice Dayal was dealing with a batch of contempt petitions, moved before the Delhi High Court from 2022, wherein the court had in 2023 recorded wilful disobedience on the part of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and the GHPS Society for failing to comply with court orders issued in 2021. Story continues below this ad The petitions filed by teachers and employees of GHPS between …