Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Protesters Clash with Police Over Amritpal Singh's Release
On July 29, 2026, protesters from the Akali Dal Waris Punjab De group clashed with police at the Chandigarh-Mohali border.
They were demanding the release of their leader, Amritpal Singh, who has been in jail since 2023 under the National Security Act.
The police used water cannons and set up barricades to control the crowd.
Amritpal Singh was arrested after a confrontation with police in 2023 and has been detained twice since then.
His case is currently being heard by the Supreme Court.
The protesters believe their demands are justified, while the police see the protest as a threat to public order.
Protesters from Akali Dal Waris Punjab De clashed with police at the Chandigarh-Mohali border.
Police used water cannons and barricades to control the crowd.
Protesters demanded the release of Amritpal Singh, detained since 2023 under the National Security Act.
Amritpal Singh was arrested after a confrontation with police in 2023.
His detention has been extended twice, and his case is pending in the Supreme Court.
- Who
- Akali Dal Waris Punjab De workers and Chandigarh Police
- What
- Protest and clash over Amritpal Singh's release
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- Chandigarh-Mohali border
- Why
- To demand the release of Amritpal Singh and other detained Sikhs
Protesters
Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters argue that the police used excessive force with water cannons and barricades.
Police
Police maintain that they were necessary to control the crowd and prevent further escalation.
Legitimacy of Protest
Protesters
Protesters believe their demands for Amritpal Singh's release are justified and peaceful.
Police
Police view the protest as a potential threat to public order and safety.
- Date of Protest
- July 29, 2026
- Location
- Chandigarh-Mohali border
- Protesters
- Akali Dal Waris Punjab De workers
- Police Action
- Water cannons and barricades
- Amritpal Singh's Arrest Date
- April 23, 2023
- Amritpal Singh's Detention Act
- National Security Act (NSA)
- Supreme Court Plea
- Pending
