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Nihangs storm Rudraprayag gurdwara, take devotee hostage over arrested members

Armed Nihangs held a Sikh devotee hostage atop a Rudraprayag gurdwara for over 24 hours, demanding the release of four sect members arrested after a June 16 clash. A significant police presence contained the situation, with authorities reporting it fully under control. Negotiations were underway to secure the hostage's safe release from the locked third floor.

21 Jun 2026 11:58 pm