Overview
- A parking dispute in Karnaprayag that turned violent on June 16 allegedly left four locals injured and led to the arrest of four Nihang pilgrims from Mohali.
- A group of Nihang Sikhs travelled to the Nagrasu gurdwara in Rudraprayag, barricaded the upper floor and climbed onto the roof while armed with spears and swords to demand the arrested members' release.
- Negotiations over three days have produced partial de-escalation: hostages reported freed and some Nihangs have come down from the roof, but talks continue with remaining occupants and a standoff persists.
- The Uttarakhand government ordered an impartial probe, moved investigations to Haridwar, registered FIRs, imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS and suspended internet in affected areas to curb unrest.
- Police, ITBP, PAC and later army units were deployed around the shrine to contain the situation, officials warned against communalising the episode and urged the public to rely on the formal inquiry.