On 4th August, a Nihang Sikh attacked an MNREGA worker at a Gurdwara in Butari Village, Amritsar, who went there to have tea at Langar. The injured worker has been identified as Nishan Singh, a resident of Butari village. The victim filed a complaint to the police based on which an FIR has been registered against the accused Happy Nihang and an investigation is underway.
Nishan Singh filed a complaint at Khilchiyan police station. He said that he is an MNREGA worker and went to have tea at Bhindar Gurdwara at around 11 AM on 4th August. When he asked Granthi Happy Singh if there was tea that he could take, Happy started arguing with him. During the argument, Happy Singh picked up his sword and attacked Nishan Singh.
The accused attacked Nishan Singh four times on his hands and feet. Nishan Singh’s nephew heard his screams and rushed to his aid. He somehow managed to free Nishan Singh and rushed him to Civil Hospital Baba Bakala where he is undergoing treatment. The condition of Singh is said to be critical.
The family members of the victim sought strict action against the accused and alleged that Happy Singh was an addict.
According to a TV9 Punjabi report, the victim’s family has accused police of taking the matter lightly as they saw Nihang Sikh Happy Singh roaming in the village freely despite an FIR against him. The report stated that the cops are refusing to talk to the media over the matter. A police officer said that the accused is absconding and a case has been registered.
OpIndia tried contacting the police but could not connect.
Nihang Sikhs attacks increased exponentially
On 31st July, it was reported that Nihang Sikhs killed businessman and injured his family members over monetary dispute. On 23rd July, a man near Harmandir Sahib was attacked by Nihang Sikhs claiming he was consuming tobacco. On 8th July, Nihang Sikhs halted the shooting of a TV series in Mohali claiming sacrilege. On 5th July, Nihang Sikhs attacked the chief of Shiv Sena in Punjab, Sandeep Thapar in broad daylight. On 15th January, Nihang Sikhs allegedly killed a youth at a Gurdwara in Phagwara claiming sacrilege. On 22nd November 2023, Nihang Sikhs opened fire at police officers in Sultanpur Lodhi of district Kapurthala. A list of such recent attacks can be checked here.
