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Ambala Sikh Protest Ends After 6 Hours of NH-44 Blockade, DSP Injured
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 05:18 PM
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Sikh community protesters in Ambala blocked NH‑44 for six hours, using lathis and tear gas. The protest ended after authorities cleared the road, but a Deputy Superintendent of Police suffered a severed thumb during the clash.
Sikh community activists in Ambala staged a blockade on National Highway 44 that lasted six hours, citing grievances over local issues. Protesters used lathis and were met with tear gas by the police as they attempted to clear the road. The clash resulted in a Deputy Superintendent of Police sustaining a severed thumb, according to police reports. After the authorities restored traffic flow, the protestors dispersed, and the highway was reopened.