Protest Erupts in Chandigarh as Akali Dal Demands Release of MP Amritpal Singh Amidst Police Water Cannon Response

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CHANDIGARH: A dramatic scene unfolded during a protest by Akali Dal Waris Punjab De in Chandigarh on Wednesday. A protester climbed onto a water cannon vehicle as police deployed water cannons to disperse the demonstrators. The protest was organized by members of Waris Punjab De, who were demanding the release of their MP, Amritpal Singh, along with other Sikh leaders.

The protesters attempted to march towards the residences of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. In response, a heavy police force was stationed at the Chandigarh-Mohali border, where barricades were erected to prevent the protesters from advancing. As the demonstrators tried to breach the security barricades, police resorted to using water cannons to control the situation.

The atmosphere remained tense as security personnel monitored the protest and worked to manage the crowd.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/water-cannons-roar-protester-climbs-atop-vehicle-dramatic-scenes-at-waris-punjab-de-stir-over-amritpal-singhs-release/articleshow/132706256.cms

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