Armed Nihangs, 2 hostages and a tense showdown: How Uttarakhand gurdwara standoff unfolded

A tense standoff in Rudraprayag concluded peacefully after armed Nihang Sikhs held a gurdwara sevadar and a devotee hostage. The group, initially demanding the release of arrested companions, released the devotee on Saturday. Following extensive negotiations with district officials, the sevadar was safely freed Sunday evening. The incident stemmed from an internal dispute during langar, authorities confirmed, assuring the situation is under control. A tense standoff in Rudraprayag concluded peacefully after armed Nihang Sikhs held a gurdwara sevadar and a devotee hostage. The group, initially demanding the release of arrested companions, released the devotee on Saturday. Following extensive negotiations with district officials, the sevadar was safely freed Sunday evening. The incident stemmed from an internal dispute during langar, authorities confirmed, assuring the situation is under control.