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Army deployed at Nagrasu gurudwara as Nihang-admin standoff enters third day
The New Indian Express··22 Jun
The New Indian Express reported that about six armed Nihangs remain on the Rudraprayag gurudwara roof since June 20 demanding release of four members arrested after a June 16 Karnaprayag clash that injured locals.
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What It Means For You
- Pilgrimage routes in Uttarakhand face security tensions.
- Hemkund Sahib yatra continues despite the standoff.
- Local-Nihang clashes can escalate into prolonged protests.
What's Happening
- Army troops arrived in Nagrasu on June 22.
- Six Nihangs remain on the gurudwara roof.
- Negotiations with administration continue.
Standoff Background
- Four Nihangs were arrested on June 16.
- The standoff began around 4 pm on June 20.
- Police refuted hostage reports on June 21.
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