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Qaumi Insaaf Morcha Plans Massive Road Blockade in Punjab, Calls for Release of Imprisoned Sikhs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 03:03 AM
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The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha announced a large‑scale road blockade in Punjab, demanding the release of Sikh detainees.
The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, a regional activist front, has announced its intention to stage a massive road blockade across Punjab. The group said the protest will be organized in the coming days and will target major thoroughfares to draw attention to its demands.
Central to the demonstration is the call for the immediate release of Sikhs currently held in custody. The Morcha claims the detainees are political prisoners and that their continued incarceration violates basic rights.
Authorities in Punjab have been alerted to the planned disruption and are expected to take precautionary measures to manage traffic and maintain public order. Police officials have not yet confirmed whether any arrests or additional security deployments will be made in anticipation of the blockade.
The announcement follows a series of smaller protests by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha over recent weeks, reflecting growing frustration among its supporters over what they describe as unjust legal actions against members of the Sikh community.
Central to the demonstration is the call for the immediate release of Sikhs currently held in custody. The Morcha claims the detainees are political prisoners and that their continued incarceration violates basic rights.
Authorities in Punjab have been alerted to the planned disruption and are expected to take precautionary measures to manage traffic and maintain public order. Police officials have not yet confirmed whether any arrests or additional security deployments will be made in anticipation of the blockade.
The announcement follows a series of smaller protests by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha over recent weeks, reflecting growing frustration among its supporters over what they describe as unjust legal actions against members of the Sikh community.