“Nihang ‘archer’ warns of ‘bloodbath’ on Baisakhi in Punjab, claims he can destroy drones with arrows”, Opindia, February 20, 2024:
“On 19th February, Rozana Spokesman published an interview with Nihang Sikh Gurvant Singh, known for his archery skills among the Nihang Sikh community. In the interview, Singh made highly problematic statements on the sidelines of the ongoing farmer protests.
Singh warned of a ‘bloodbath’ on Baisakhi in Punjab and said the state would face unprecedented repercussions of the farmer protests. He called for action on the borders and claimed if Panth Samaj (Sikh leaders) reached the borders, protesters would remove the barricading in no time.
Singh condemned the use of tear gas shells by Haryana police on the protesters. He said how could they [Haryana police] use tear gas against those who serve langar. In the past few years, it has become a trend for protesters to use “Langar Sewa” as a shield. While it is believed “Sewa” should be done humbly, some miscreants are using it to mark their “superiority”…”
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