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Chandigarh police disperse Sikh prisoners’ march with tear gas
Chandigarh Police used tear gas and water cannons on Saturday to disperse Quami Insaaf Morcha protesters marching from Mohali towards the Governor House. The protesters were demanding the release of Sikh prisoners…
The Story in Brief
Chandigarh Police used tear gas and water cannons on Saturday to disperse Quami Insaaf Morcha protesters marching from Mohali towards the Governor House. The protesters were demanding the release of Sikh prisoners who, they say, have spent longer in jail than their prescribed terms.
Hindustan Times reported clashes near the Sector 51/52 dividing road, where protesters gathered behind barricades. Morcha representatives said the march was peaceful and carried black flags. The group is also seeking 10 days’ parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara to meet his seriously ill mother. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami backed the march and cited several long-incarcerated prisoners. HT said a video appeal attributed to Hawara could not be independently verified.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narratives are that every protester was violent or that every prisoner listed must be released immediately. Neither follows from the available account. Peaceful assembly deserves protection, while police must explain the force used and any alleged breach of barricades. Prisoners’ sentences, court orders and parole rules should decide individual cases, not slogans or political pressure. The concrete test is whether authorities publish a clear, case-by-case response to the Morcha’s demands.
Sources (2): deccanherald.com, hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
