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Analysis | Protectors Of Poors To New Moral Police: Decoding Nihang Vigilantism
The Nihangs in recent years have faced mounting unease over the conduct of certain individuals and fringe groups operating under their name.
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Nihang Group Breaks Into Uttarakhand Gurdwara, Holds Sikh Devotee Hostage On Roof
A heavy police force was deployed at the scene following the standoff that began Saturday evening, and efforts were underway to persuade the six Nihangs holed up in the gurdwara to come down.
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Terrorist Says Targeted Kapil Sharma's Cafe As His Show Mocked Nihang Sikhs
A participant at Kapil Sharma's show had made some "humorous" remarks on the traditional dress and conduct of Nihang Sikhs that had hurt the sentiments of the community, said Harjit Singh Laddi, who claimed responsibility for the firing at his cafe.
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Political Slugfest Over Sword Attack On Punjab Shiv Sena Leader
The brutal attack on Shiv Sena (Punjab) leader Sandeep Thapar by Nihang Sikhs in Ludhiana has become a political flashpoint.
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Punjab Shiv Sena Leader Attacked With Swords On Busy Road, Critical
Even a policeman accompanying him for security did not deter a group of men from attacking a Punjab Shiv Sena leader with swords in the middle of a busy street in Ludhiana on Friday, allegedly over his controversial remarks against Sikhs.
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Armed With Spears And Shields, Nihang Sikhs Join Farmers' Protest
Thousands of protesting farmers facing off with security forces have come under the protection of the Nihang Sikhs, a warrior sect dating back to the 1600s distinguished by their ink-blue robes and ancient weapons such as swords and spears.
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Nihang Sikh Allegedly Kills Man In Punjab Gurdwara Over "Sacrilege"
A Nihang Sikh allegedly killed a young man, over claims of sacrilege, at a gurdwara in Punjab's Kapurthala district on Monday night.
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5 Arrested After Nihang Sikh Shoots Cop Dead At Punjab Gurudwara
Five accused have been arrested for killing a policeman in the Sultanpur Lodhi area in the district, a senior officer said on Thursday.
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Nihang Sikh Shoots Cop Dead As Tussle Over Gurdwara Control Turns Violent
A policeman was killed and three others injured after Nihang Sikh opened fire at a gurdwara in Punjab's Kapurthala. Officials said that the clashes took place over the ownership of the gurdwara.
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New Video Shows Moments Before 'Nihang' Sect Sikhs Killed Man In Amritsar
A new CCTV footage shows the man who was hacked to death by three men near the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar talking with a woman before he was murdered.
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Clash Between Two Sikh Groups In Punjab, 10 Injured: Cops
A clash broke out between Nihang Sikhs and followers of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas on Sunday after the former allegedly tried to forcibly enter the sprawling Dera premises to graze their cattle, leaving 10 people and a police personnel injured.
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'Nihang' Members To Stay Put At Farmers' Protest Site At Delhi Border
Members of the Sikhs' Nihang order, who are camping at Singhu on the Delhi-Haryana border in support of farmers protesting the three central agricultural laws, have decided to "stay put" and "strengthen" the agitation, Nihang leaders said on Thursda
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Another Attack At Farmers' Protest Site, 1 'Nihang' Member Arrested
Man attacked at Singhu border farmers' protest site days after labourer's murder, one Nihang sect member arrested.
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Bloody Clothes, Swords Used To Chop Man's Hand At Farmers' Protest Found
Two swords that were used to cut off a man's hand and foot in the gruesome murder at the farmers protest near Delhi last week have been found along with the bloodstained clothes - all belonging to two members of the Nihang sect who have been arrested
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2 More 'Nihangs' Surrender Over Gruesome Killing At Farmers' Protest
Two more Nihangs - 'warrior' Sikhs - have surrendered to the police in connection with the gruesome murder of a Dalit labourer at a farmers' protest site in Haryana's Singhu yesterday.
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Analysis | Protectors Of Poors To New Moral Police: Decoding Nihang Vigilantism
The Nihangs in recent years have faced mounting unease over the conduct of certain individuals and fringe groups operating under their name.
-
Nihang Group Breaks Into Uttarakhand Gurdwara, Holds Sikh Devotee Hostage On Roof
A heavy police force was deployed at the scene following the standoff that began Saturday evening, and efforts were underway to persuade the six Nihangs holed up in the gurdwara to come down.
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Terrorist Says Targeted Kapil Sharma's Cafe As His Show Mocked Nihang Sikhs
A participant at Kapil Sharma's show had made some "humorous" remarks on the traditional dress and conduct of Nihang Sikhs that had hurt the sentiments of the community, said Harjit Singh Laddi, who claimed responsibility for the firing at his cafe.
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Political Slugfest Over Sword Attack On Punjab Shiv Sena Leader
The brutal attack on Shiv Sena (Punjab) leader Sandeep Thapar by Nihang Sikhs in Ludhiana has become a political flashpoint.
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Punjab Shiv Sena Leader Attacked With Swords On Busy Road, Critical
Even a policeman accompanying him for security did not deter a group of men from attacking a Punjab Shiv Sena leader with swords in the middle of a busy street in Ludhiana on Friday, allegedly over his controversial remarks against Sikhs.
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Armed With Spears And Shields, Nihang Sikhs Join Farmers' Protest
Thousands of protesting farmers facing off with security forces have come under the protection of the Nihang Sikhs, a warrior sect dating back to the 1600s distinguished by their ink-blue robes and ancient weapons such as swords and spears.
-
Nihang Sikh Allegedly Kills Man In Punjab Gurdwara Over "Sacrilege"
A Nihang Sikh allegedly killed a young man, over claims of sacrilege, at a gurdwara in Punjab's Kapurthala district on Monday night.
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5 Arrested After Nihang Sikh Shoots Cop Dead At Punjab Gurudwara
Five accused have been arrested for killing a policeman in the Sultanpur Lodhi area in the district, a senior officer said on Thursday.
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Nihang Sikh Shoots Cop Dead As Tussle Over Gurdwara Control Turns Violent
A policeman was killed and three others injured after Nihang Sikh opened fire at a gurdwara in Punjab's Kapurthala. Officials said that the clashes took place over the ownership of the gurdwara.
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New Video Shows Moments Before 'Nihang' Sect Sikhs Killed Man In Amritsar
A new CCTV footage shows the man who was hacked to death by three men near the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar talking with a woman before he was murdered.
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Clash Between Two Sikh Groups In Punjab, 10 Injured: Cops
A clash broke out between Nihang Sikhs and followers of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas on Sunday after the former allegedly tried to forcibly enter the sprawling Dera premises to graze their cattle, leaving 10 people and a police personnel injured.
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'Nihang' Members To Stay Put At Farmers' Protest Site At Delhi Border
Members of the Sikhs' Nihang order, who are camping at Singhu on the Delhi-Haryana border in support of farmers protesting the three central agricultural laws, have decided to "stay put" and "strengthen" the agitation, Nihang leaders said on Thursda
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Another Attack At Farmers' Protest Site, 1 'Nihang' Member Arrested
Man attacked at Singhu border farmers' protest site days after labourer's murder, one Nihang sect member arrested.
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Bloody Clothes, Swords Used To Chop Man's Hand At Farmers' Protest Found
Two swords that were used to cut off a man's hand and foot in the gruesome murder at the farmers protest near Delhi last week have been found along with the bloodstained clothes - all belonging to two members of the Nihang sect who have been arrested
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2 More 'Nihangs' Surrender Over Gruesome Killing At Farmers' Protest
Two more Nihangs - 'warrior' Sikhs - have surrendered to the police in connection with the gruesome murder of a Dalit labourer at a farmers' protest site in Haryana's Singhu yesterday.
