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Crime
Youth activist Nihang Tufan Singh involved in Monday altercation in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 11:16 AM
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A physical clash erupted on Monday in Mohali involving Nihang Tufan Singh, a young protester who had been in the news for demanding the release of Sikh detainees.
On Monday, police reported a physical altercation in Mohali, Punjab, that involved a young activist identified as Nihang Tufan Singh. Singh had recently drawn media attention for taking part in a protest demanding the release of Sikh detainees held in the city.
According to local authorities, the confrontation occurred near the protest route, and a video of the incident was later circulated online. The video allegedly shows Singh being accused of removing or tampering with documents related to the protest, prompting the clash.
The Punjab police have opened an investigation into the matter, stating that they will examine the video evidence and interview witnesses to determine whether any criminal offence took place. No arrests have been reported so far, and officials have asked the public to refrain from spreading unverified footage.
The incident adds a new dimension to the ongoing agitation over the detainees, which has seen several rallies and legal petitions in recent weeks. Community leaders have called for calm and urged the authorities to address the protesters' demands through dialogue rather than confrontation.
According to local authorities, the confrontation occurred near the protest route, and a video of the incident was later circulated online. The video allegedly shows Singh being accused of removing or tampering with documents related to the protest, prompting the clash.
The Punjab police have opened an investigation into the matter, stating that they will examine the video evidence and interview witnesses to determine whether any criminal offence took place. No arrests have been reported so far, and officials have asked the public to refrain from spreading unverified footage.
The incident adds a new dimension to the ongoing agitation over the detainees, which has seen several rallies and legal petitions in recent weeks. Community leaders have called for calm and urged the authorities to address the protesters' demands through dialogue rather than confrontation.