Dal Khalsa spokesman Kanwarpal Singh detained

Violent clashes broke out between two Sikh groups inside the Golden Temple complex on the 30th anniversary of Operation Bluestar, Friday.

A s per reports, trouble started after members of the Shiromani Akali Dal-controlled Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) protested Shriomani Akali Dal (Amritsar) leader Simranjit Singh Mann's attempt to give a speech from Rostrum of the Akal Takht.


Dal Khalsa's spokesman Kanwarpal Singh and 50 supporters were later detained outside the Golden Temple. Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), is a splinter group of the SAD, led by Simranjit Singh Mann which advocates formation of Khalistan, an independent state for the Sikhs through democratic process.

Following the clashes, Simranjeet Singh Mann said, "Khalistan is the only solution, its in the interest of all communities."

SAD MP Prem Singh Chandumajra said, " What happened inside Golden Temple is unfortunate, SGPC will take action against culprits." Soon it was a free for all, with both sides reacting violently with swords, kirpans and lathis. Atleast six people have sustained injuries reports claimed.


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