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Crime
Activist Lakha Sidhana Detained After Mansa Clash
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 12:18 PM
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Lakha Sidhana, a local activist, was taken into police custody following a clash in the city of Mansa, Punjab. Authorities say the incident stemmed from a protest that escalated into a confrontation with law enforcement.
Lakha Sidhana, a well‑known activist in Mansa, was arrested by the police after a confrontation that erupted during a public protest.
The clash began when demonstrators, demanding local development issues, clashed with security forces. Police intervened to restore order, and Sidhana was among those taken into custody.
Authorities have not released details on charges, but the incident has sparked debate over the handling of civic protests in the region.
Sidhana’s supporters have called for a transparent inquiry into the police’s use of force, while officials maintain that the actions were necessary to prevent further violence.
The clash began when demonstrators, demanding local development issues, clashed with security forces. Police intervened to restore order, and Sidhana was among those taken into custody.
Authorities have not released details on charges, but the incident has sparked debate over the handling of civic protests in the region.
Sidhana’s supporters have called for a transparent inquiry into the police’s use of force, while officials maintain that the actions were necessary to prevent further violence.