Punjab Protest Met with Force

The protest march, which was organized to demand the release of Sikh prisoners, took a violent turn as the authorities attempted to disperse the crowd. The police used water cannons and tear gas to control the situation, but the protesters refused to back down. The incident has raised concerns about the use of force by the authorities to quell peaceful protests. The protest was largely peaceful until the police intervened, after which the situation escalated quickly. The exact number of injuries and arrests is not yet known.