AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab (February 13, 2015)—While Sikh nation was celebrating birthday of Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, Hindu fanatic outfit Karan Sena committed disrespect of the great Sikh of 20th century by burning his effigy despite presence of Police. When another such outfit named Shiv Sena (Sher-e-Punjab) was about to burn another effigy, a dozen of Singhs belonged to Damdami Taksal (Ajnala) reached there, foiling the plans of the right-wing terrorist organization.
Shiv Sena elements burning effigy of Sant Bhindranwa
A small scuffle broke out and the Singhs who restrained the Hindu fanatic elements from burning effigy, were arrested by the Police.
Outside Hall gate, around 20 activists of Hindu outfit namely Karan Sena burnt effigy of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and fled from there. After being informed of the incident, Damdami Taksal’s 7-8 Singhs led by Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala reached there. Meanwhile, they had received the news that at a different location, another Hindu organization’s activists had gathered to burn another effigy. Singhs promptly rushed toward that spot, however police were already present there in large numbers to arrest the Singhs.
Police arresting Bhai Amrik Singh Ajanala
As per eye witnesses, a Hindu police officer was asking Shiv Sena fanatics to set a fire to the effigy.
After getting information about the incident, Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh said, “Our martyrs have been disrespected and our Singhs have been arrested.” He called this as a grave injustice and sought the release of Bhai Ajnala and other Singhs.