'Water Cannons roar...': Dramatic Scenes at Waris Punjab De Stir over Amritpal Singh’s Release
Police used water cannons after protesters tried to reach Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s residence, where they were demanding release of jailed MP Amritpal Singh and other Sikh prisoners.
- On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, police used water cannons to disperse Akali Dal Waris Punjab De supporters marching from Mohali toward Chandigarh to 'gherao' the residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
- Demonstrators sought the release of jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh and 'Bandi Singhs', while Singh remains in Assam's Dibrugarh jail following his 2023 arrest under the National Security Act.
- Thousands marched from Gurdwara Amb Sahib with protesters breaking barricades; one individual climbed atop a police water cannon vehicle during the standoff.
- Heavy police forces monitored the Chandigarh-Mohali border to prevent marchers from entering the Union Territory, as authorities implemented traffic diversions and maintained order.
- Earlier, Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali appealed for peaceful protest, as Sikh bodies claim 'Bandi Singhs' remain imprisoned despite completing their sentences.
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Punjab: Waris Punjab De activists clash with police at protest march for Amritpal Singh’s release
Leaders and workers of Akali Dal- Waris Punjab De staged a protest in Chandigarh, demanding the release of party MP Amritpal Singh and other Sikhs. A heavy police force was deployed, and barricades were put up at the Chandigarh-Mohali border to stop the protesters from moving ahead. The protesters raised slogans demanding the release of Amritpal Singh and other Sikh detainees. Police on July 29 used water cannons to disperse leaders and workers …
Waris Punjab De marches to demand Amritpal Singh’s release, clashes with cops
Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) led a protest march demanding the release of Amritpal Singh and other Sikh detainees, clashing with police at the Chandigarh-Mohali border amid calls for the withdrawal of NSA charges.
Akali Dal Waris Punjab De Leaders, Workers Protest in Chandigarh, Demanding Release of MP Amritpal Singh
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Leaders and workers of Akali Dal Waris Punjab De staged a protest in Chandigarh here on Wednesday, demanding the release of party MP Amritpal Singh and other Sikhs. India News | Akali Dal Waris Punjab De Leaders, Workers Protest in Chandigarh, Demanding Release of MP Amritpal Singh.
'Water cannons roar...': Dramatic scenes at Waris Punjab De stir over Amritpal Singh’s release
A dramatic scene unfolded during a protest by Akali Dal Waris Punjab De in Chandigarh on Wednesday, when a worker climbed on top of a water cannon vehicle as police used water cannons to disperse the demonstrators. The protest was organised by members of Waris Punjab De demanding the release of its MP Amritpal Singh and other Sikh leaders. The protesters attempted to march towards the residences of Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria and chief m…
'Water cannons roar, protester climbs atop vehicle': Dramatic scenes at Waris Punjab De stir demanding Amritpal Singh's release
Akali Dal Waris Punjab De members protested in Chandigarh on Wednesday. They demanded the release of MP Amritpal Singh and other Sikh leaders. Police blocked protesters at the Chandigarh-Mohali border with barricades. Water cannons were used to disperse demonstrators who tried to breach security. The situation remained tense as security personnel monitored the march.
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