Gursimran Singh Mand issues apology after he was assaulted in Ambala; why Anti-Khalistan Front chief was attacked ?
PTC News Desk: Gursimran Singh Mand (Gandhi), national president of the International Anti-Khalistan Front and a person under Central paramilitary security, was allegedly attacked by a group of youths in Haryana’s Ambala district on Friday evening. His car was also badly damaged in the incident.
The incident took place at Panjokhra Sahib village, where a large number of devotees had gathered for the Prakash Gurpurb of Guru Harkrishan, the eighth Sikh Guru. The clash happened on the road leading to the historic Gurdwara Panjokhra Sahib, outside the shrine.
Later, while undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital here, Mand said, “I, along with my son, was sitting in my car, when these people gathered around the car and attacked us with sticks, swords and other sharp-edged weapons. My son and I were injured. Three policemen who tried to save me were also attacked. I am grateful to the cops for saving our lives.
Four people were injured in the incident. They have been identified as Gursimran Mand, Bhavjot from Ludhiana, and two Ambala police personnel, Rakesh Kumar and Kulbir Rana. The two police officers reportedly intervened and helped rescue Mand.
Videos of the incident circulated widely on social media. The footage allegedly shows a group of youths attacking Mand and damaging his car with rods and bricks. Mand can also be seen with his hands folded during the confrontation.
The exact reason for the alleged attack has not yet been confirmed. However, sources said the dispute reportedly started when Mand, along with his security personnel, tried to drive his car through the crowded road leading to the Gurdwara.
The route was packed with devotees walking towards the shrine to pay obeisance, and Mand's vehicle allegedly caused inconvenience to those gathered there. The incident reportedly led to a confrontation that later turned violent.
“They attacked me because I speak in favour of the prime minister, and against Khalistan. They asked me to raise slogans against the prime minister and the RSS, and get Amritpal Singh and others released from jails.”
In the video going viral, a number of youths can be seen damaging his car using sticks and bricks. Mand is seen pleading to the youths not to attack them. His security personnel are also seen trying to stop the youths but to no avail.
- With inputs from agencies
