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Politics
Golden Gate Shut After Protest Demanding Release of Sikh Detainees and Bhai Hawara’s Parole, Leaders Arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 11:39 PM
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Protesters closed the Golden Gate in Amritsar demanding the release of detained Sikhs and parole for Bhai Hawara; police clashed with leaders, resulting in several arrests.
Amritsar police sealed the Golden Gate after a protest demanding the freedom of Sikh detainees and parole for Bhai Hawara. Demonstrators gathered at the gate, chanting slogans and urging authorities to act on their demands.
The crowd’s agitation turned confrontational when police attempted to reopen the gate. A heated exchange ensued, during which several political leaders present at the protest were taken into custody for alleged obstruction of duty.
Law enforcement officials said the arrests were necessary to restore order and prevent further escalation. The detained leaders have not yet been released, and the gate remains closed pending a resolution.
Local authorities have not provided a timeline for reopening the gate, citing ongoing negotiations with protest organizers.
The incident underscores rising tensions in Punjab over the handling of Sikh activists and the broader political climate surrounding demands for clemency.
The crowd’s agitation turned confrontational when police attempted to reopen the gate. A heated exchange ensued, during which several political leaders present at the protest were taken into custody for alleged obstruction of duty.
Law enforcement officials said the arrests were necessary to restore order and prevent further escalation. The detained leaders have not yet been released, and the gate remains closed pending a resolution.
Local authorities have not provided a timeline for reopening the gate, citing ongoing negotiations with protest organizers.
The incident underscores rising tensions in Punjab over the handling of Sikh activists and the broader political climate surrounding demands for clemency.