Tensions Escalate as Budha Dal Factions Battle for Control, Resulting in Tragic Casualties and Injuries

Nihang-Police Firing-Sultanpur Lodhi: A long-standing dispute over the possession of Gurdwara Akal Bunga Sahib, Sahib Nawab Kapur Singh, Cantonment Nihang Singh Budha Dal Sultanpur Lodhi, took a violent turn as clashes erupted between two factions, leading to the death of a home guard jawan and injuries to several policemen.

The disagreement between factions of Budha Dal regarding the control of the historical Gurdwara had been escalating for days. District Kapurthala police were attempting to mediate, but tensions flared, resulting in a clash between Nihang Singhs and the police. Both sides engaged in gunfire, leading to the tragic death of home guard jawan Jaspal Singh, with approximately 10 policemen sustaining injuries.

Sultanpur Lodhi SHO Lakhwinder Singh reported that the injured include:

DSP Bhulath Bharat Bhushan Saini, ASI Sukhdev Singh, Constable Babalpreet Singh, ASI Ashok Kumar, ASI Gurmeet Singh, Surinder Singh, Amandeep Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Harjinder Singh. All injured personnel have been admitted to Civil Hospital Sultanpur Lodhi. Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seecheval visited the hospital to inquire about the condition of the injured.

Background of the Conflict:

The Gurdwara and cantonment had been under the control of Baba Man Singh and Lal Singh of Budha Dal for the past 30-40 years. However, in the last 3-4 years, a faction led by Budha Dal chief Singh Sahib Baba Balbir Singh Akali took over. On November 21, the cantonment was once again captured by the faction of Budha Dal chief, sparking the recent clash. Prior incidents involved attempts by Nihang Singh Man Singh's followers to occupy Pir Geb near the second camp of Baba Balbir Singh.

Upon receiving information about the clash, SDM Sultanpur Lodhi Jaspreet Singh, SP-Headquarters Tejveer Singh Hundal, DSP Babandeep Singh, and around 200 police personnel rushed to the scene, transforming the entire area into a cantonment. The administration has been actively engaged in resolving the dispute and restoring order in the region.

Market Closures and Civil Unrest:

Local residents reported sudden gunshots during the night, prompting the deployment of a significant police force that released tear gas shells. As a result, markets in the area are currently closed, and residents are grappling with the aftermath of the violent clash. The situation remains tense as authorities work to de-escalate the conflict and restore calm in Sultanpur Lodhi.

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