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Police Use Water Cannons to Break Up Waris Punjab De Protest in Chandigarh
✍️ TOI City
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 06:41 PM
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Police deployed water cannons to disperse a Waris Punjab De rally in Chandigarh, where demonstrators demanded the release of MP Amritpal Singh. The protest was halted at the Chandigarh‑Mohali border after barricades were erected.
Police set up barricades at the Chandigarh‑Mohali border to block a march by members of the Akali Dal‑led Waris Punjab De group. The demonstrators were demanding the release of MP Amritpal Singh and other Sikh leaders.
When protestors attempted to breach the security cordon, officers deployed water cannons to disperse the crowd. The use of force caused several demonstrators to be pushed back, and the situation remained tense as security personnel monitored the area.
The protest was confined to the city limits, and no injuries were reported. Authorities urged the crowd to disperse peacefully, and the march was eventually halted by the police.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the political status of Amritpal Singh, who has been detained on charges related to criminal activities. The protest underscored the demand for his release by his supporters.
Police have increased security in the region following the incident, and the protest was called off after the use of water cannons.
When protestors attempted to breach the security cordon, officers deployed water cannons to disperse the crowd. The use of force caused several demonstrators to be pushed back, and the situation remained tense as security personnel monitored the area.
The protest was confined to the city limits, and no injuries were reported. Authorities urged the crowd to disperse peacefully, and the march was eventually halted by the police.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the political status of Amritpal Singh, who has been detained on charges related to criminal activities. The protest underscored the demand for his release by his supporters.
Police have increased security in the region following the incident, and the protest was called off after the use of water cannons.