Mr Thapar was allegedly attacked over his controversial remarks.

Even a policeman accompanying him for safety didn’t deter a gaggle of males from attacking a Punjab Shiv Sena chief with swords in the course of a busy avenue in Ludhiana on Friday, allegedly over his controversial remarks in opposition to Sikhs. 

Two individuals have been arrested.

A video of the incident reveals two ‘Nihangs’ – members of a warrior Sikh sect who’re often wearing blue and carry conventional weapons – brutally assaulting the Shiv Sena chief, Sandeep Thapar, whereas a 3rd retains the policeman at bay with the assistance of others. 

The chief may be seen using a scooter with the cop using pillion when he’s accosted by two of the attackers. They’ve a dialog and Mr Thapar may be seen folding his palms however one of many males begins assaulting him with a sword which seems to be blunt. Because the cop tries to intervene, he’s taken to the aspect of the street by a 3rd man. 

The primary man hits Mr Thapar repeatedly with the weapon on his face and neck as individuals in automobiles behind him transfer again. Mr Thapar loses steadiness and falls to the street with the scooter, when he’s attacked by the second man. As he sits on the street with a bloody shirt, the 2 males journey away together with his scooter.

The Shiv Sena chief was taken to a hospital, the place his situation is alleged to be important.

Police sources mentioned Mr Thapar was returning after attending a belief occasion round 11.40 am and the ‘Nihangs’ attacked him as a result of they have been indignant about his controversial statements in opposition to Sikhs.

Ludhiana Deputy Police Commissioner Jaskaran Singh Teja mentioned a case has been registered. Later within the night, the police mentioned three accused have been recognized and two of them have been arrested. The scooter has additionally been recovered.   

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Harsimrat Kaur has attacked the AAP-led authorities in Punjab and mentioned the incident is indicative of a law-and-order collapse. 

Posting a video of the assault on X, Ms Kaur wrote, “Simply obtained a report of an especially disturbing incident in Ludhiana the place an individual was attacked with swords regardless of being accompanied by a safety personnel. The way through which such violent assaults are being performed in broad day gentle in busy areas signifies a complete collapse within the legislation and order state of affairs in Punjab. CM @BhagwantMann shud be get up from his slumber (sic) and take corrective measures instantly.”