A clash between Sulltanpur Lodhi police and a group of Nihang Sikhs resulted in death of one police constable and injured three others on Thursday.As per reports, the continuous conflict between two Nihang factions over possession of a Gurdwara at Sulltanpur Lodhi in the Kapurthala region of Punjab led to the gunfight.#WATCH | Sultanpur Lodhi, Punjab: A clash erupted between Nihang Singhs and Police officials at a Gurudwara Akal Bunga in Kapurthala. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/mLLbYRK7vJ— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2023According to a press release, Baba Balveer Singh, the head of the Baba Buddha Dal, had taken over the front of a Gurudwara, where his two assistants, Nirvair Singh and Jagjit Singh, were seated.On November 21, 2023, the head of the second breakaway faction of Baba Buddha Dal, Baba Maan Singh Vallo, along with 15-20 other companions, forcibly entered the Gurudwara, added the release.It further said that after entering the Gurudwara, the Baba Maan Singh-led group tied Nirvair Singh with a rope while Jagjit Singh was attacked by a weapon and his ammunition, mobile phone and money were taken from him after which the group occupied the Gurdwara and other places.Taking a rapid action into the matter, the Sultanpur Lodhi Police apprehended 10 individuals linked with Baba Maan Singhs group after which the firing incident occurred.Heavy police force has been deployed in area. Meanwhile, the injured have been taken to the hospital for the treatment. #WATCH | Sultanpur Lodhi, Punjab: Injured police personnel reach hospital after a clash erupted between Nihang Singhs and Police officials at a Gurudwara Akal Bunga in Kapurthala. pic.twitter.com/pZhjUP2yyE— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2023
