2 dera factions clash over memorial gate

Rupnagar, August 30

Traffic on the Ropar-Anandpur Sahib road remained affected for around 10 hours today after two factions of a dera clashed over a memorial gate in Bunga Sahib.

The police created diversions at Ghanauli and at Nalagarh road to ensure safe passage for commuters.

After a clash between the two factions of Satguru Brahma Nand Bhuriwale Sect, more than 400 residents, including women, children and religious heads blocked the road demanding action against the rival group. The police officials had a tough time negotiating with the protesters.

Rupnagar SSP Gulneet Singh Khurana said, “The first priority is to clear the traffic on the national highway and remove the protesters. Suitable action will be taken against those involved in the clash.”