Patiala clashes: Police nabs key conspirator Barjinder Singh Parwana
Mohali (Punjab), May 1: The main accused and the key conspirator in the Patiala clashes, Barjinder Singh Parwana has been arrested by police.
The police arrested Parwana in Mohali on Sunday morning.
He was brought to Mumbai by Vistara flight at Mohali airport at 7.20 am and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Patiala team led by Inspector Shaminder Singh arrested him at the Mohali airport.
Tension prevailed in Patiala after two groups clashed outside the Kali Mata temple on Friday, brandishing swords and pelting stones. Around four people, including two policemen, were injured in the incident.
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Police have registered six FIRs and arrested three accused in connection with the violence on Saturday, according to IG, MS Chhina.
"The 3 arrested accused are Harish Singla, Kuldeep Singh Danthal, and Daljit Singh," Chinna said while announcing the names of the arrested persons in the matter.
The IG further stated that none of the accused in the matter will be spared and the ones with whatever connection with the incident will be arrested.
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-PTC News