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Crime
Clash at Devi Talab Temple During AP's Shukrana Journey in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 08:17 AM
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During a Shukrana pilgrimage of the newly appointed Jalandhar North Halka in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party and Mayor Vinay Dhir, two groups clashed and threw stones at the historic Devi Talab Temple on Sunday evening.
On Sunday evening, a Shukrana pilgrimage organized by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at the historic Devi Talab Temple in Jalandhar turned violent. The event, led by the party’s newly appointed Jalandhar North Halka in-charge and supported by Mayor Vinay Dhir, saw two separate groups clash.
Witnesses reported that the confrontation escalated into a physical fight, with members of both sides throwing stones at each other. The incident caused a brief disruption of the pilgrimage, but no major injuries were reported.
Local authorities responded quickly, dispersing the crowds and restoring order. Police have opened an inquiry into the cause of the clash and are monitoring the situation for any further unrest.
The AAP has issued a statement expressing concern over the incident and reaffirming its commitment to peaceful public gatherings. Mayor Dhir also urged calm and called for dialogue between the parties involved.
Witnesses reported that the confrontation escalated into a physical fight, with members of both sides throwing stones at each other. The incident caused a brief disruption of the pilgrimage, but no major injuries were reported.
Local authorities responded quickly, dispersing the crowds and restoring order. Police have opened an inquiry into the cause of the clash and are monitoring the situation for any further unrest.
The AAP has issued a statement expressing concern over the incident and reaffirming its commitment to peaceful public gatherings. Mayor Dhir also urged calm and called for dialogue between the parties involved.