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Crime
Nihang Singhs Patrol Parks and Homes in Punjab as New Moral Police
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 07:50 PM
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In Punjab, a group of Nihang Singhs have taken to patrolling parks and homes, acting as a new moral police force.
Nihang Singhs, a traditional Sikh warrior group known for their distinctive blue attire, have been seen patrolling parks and residential areas across Punjab. The group claims to be acting as a moral police, monitoring public behaviour and enforcing community standards.
The patrols have been reported in several districts, where Nihang members walk through parks and neighbourhoods, observing conduct and issuing warnings to those they deem to be violating local norms. The initiative has attracted attention from both supporters and critics.
While the Nihangs say their actions are rooted in preserving cultural values, local authorities have expressed concerns about the legality and potential for harassment. The situation remains under observation as the group continues its activities.
The patrols have been reported in several districts, where Nihang members walk through parks and neighbourhoods, observing conduct and issuing warnings to those they deem to be violating local norms. The initiative has attracted attention from both supporters and critics.
While the Nihangs say their actions are rooted in preserving cultural values, local authorities have expressed concerns about the legality and potential for harassment. The situation remains under observation as the group continues its activities.