Breaking:Tension erupts at Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan Sohana over alleged assault
Situation brought under control
Babushahi Bureau
Mohali (Punjab), June 28, 2026: Tension prevailed at the historic Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan in Sohana, Mohali, on Sunday after an alleged assault on a young man inside the shrine, leading to a large gathering of Nihang Singh groups and brief commotion within the premises.
According to initial information, the incident occurred during the presence of Jathedar Akal Takht Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, following which panic briefly spread among devotees.
Soon after the incident, representatives of various Nihang Singh organisations reached the gurdwara in large numbers. Reports also emerged of a brief scuffle and jostling involving some Nihang Singhs inside the complex.
Preliminary reports suggest that the dispute began after an alleged attempt by certain miscreants to disturb the peaceful atmosphere inside the gurdwara. However, the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault have not been independently verified.
As tensions escalated, the gurdwara management committee intervened promptly. Officials held discussions with the concerned parties and managed to defuse the situation at the spot.
According to the gurdwara management, the situation was brought completely under control through timely intervention, preventing any further escalation. No official statement has yet been issued by the police regarding the incident.