Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Qaumi Insaaf Morcha escalates protest for Sikh detainees
The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha is a group that has been protesting for three years near YPS Chowk on the Chandigarh–Mohali border.
They want the release of Sikh detainees who have been in jail for a long time.
Some detainees have been granted bail, but others, like Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara and Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara, have been waiting for trial for nearly 15 years.
The group announced that they will escalate their protests, including shutting down toll plazas on January 12 and 26.
Qaumi Insaaf Morcha has been protesting for 3 years for the release of Sikh detainees.
The protest is located near YPS Chowk on the Chandigarh–Mohali border.
Three detainees have secured bail during the protest: Bhai Lakhwinder Singh, Bhai Shamsher Singh, and Bhai Gurmeet Singh Engineer.
Cases of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara and Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara have been pending for nearly 15 years.
The morcha announced escalated protests, including shutdowns of toll plazas on January 12 and 26.
- Who
- Qaumi Insaaf Morcha
- What
- Protest for the release of Sikh detainees
- When
- 3 years of protest, upcoming protests on January 12 and 26
- Where
- YPS Chowk, Chandigarh–Mohali border
- Why
- To seek the release of Sikh detainees, including those with pending cases for nearly 15 years
- Organization
- Qaumi Insaaf Morcha
- Protest Location
- YPS Chowk, Chandigarh–Mohali border
- Protest Duration
- 3 years
- Upcoming Protest Dates
- January 12 and 26
- Detainees Secured Bail
- Bhai Lakhwinder Singh, Bhai Shamsher Singh, Bhai Gurmeet Singh Engineer
- Pending Cases
- Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara, Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara (15 years)