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Two Nihang Sikhs descend from Nagarasu gurdwara roof as talks continue in Rudraprayag
The Hindu··23 Jun
The Hindu reported that on June 22 SP Niharika Tomar said positive dialogue results emerged at the Badrinath Highway gurdwara where about half a dozen Nihangs protested since June 20 demanding release of four arrested after a Karnaprayag clash.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Hemkund Sahib pilgrims face no disruption so far.
- Karnaprayag clash investigations moved to Haridwar.
- Social media claims about hostages were denied.
What's Happening
- Nihangs occupied a gurdwara roof from June 20.
- Two protesters came down on June 22 after talks.
- An FIR was registered over the Karnaprayag clash.
Dispute Origin
- A June 16 market dispute led to sword injuries.
- Four Nihang Sikhs were arrested afterward.
- Pilgrims use the Nagarasu gurdwara en route to Hemkund.
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