Bid to take possession of Tarn Tarans Baba Charan Das gurdwara, 1 injured

Tarn Taran, December 31

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Tension prevailed at Chuslewar village, near Patti town, after residents opposed armed Nihangs’ bid to take possession of Gurdwara Baba Charan Das last night.

According to information, the Nihangs associated with the Dal Panth Jhad Sahib had gone to take over the gurdwara when local residents converged on the spot and opposed the move, leading to a clash. One person was injured and was admitted to a hospital.

The residents led by sarpanches Narinder Singh (Chuslewar), Harjindeer Singh (Boparai) and Satbir Singh Rammi (Thakarpura) besides other prominent figures accused the district police of inaction.

The residents alleged the Nihangs had detained Dharam Singh, chief sewadar of the gurdwara, and his four family members. Shopkeepers of the area downed their shutters in protest.

DSP Baljinder Singh said they were trying to pacify both sides. — OC