‘Bir’ desecration: Protests, blockades continue across Punjab

Updated On Oct 20, 2015 08:44 pm IST
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Sikh protesters block Harike bridge in Tarn Taran near Amritsar during a protest against the state government as they demand arrest of those behind sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib. (HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 20, 2015 08:44 pm IST

Sikh protesters block Harike bridge in Tarn Taran near Amritsar during a protest against the state government as they demand arrest of those behind sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib. (HT Photo)

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Sikh protesters distribute langar at National Highway-1 near Amritsar which they blocked during protests. A number of major roads in Punjab have remained shut as the state remains on edge. (Sameer Sehgal/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 20, 2015 08:44 pm IST

Sikh protesters distribute langar at National Highway-1 near Amritsar which they blocked during protests. A number of major roads in Punjab have remained shut as the state remains on edge. (Sameer Sehgal/HT Photo)

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Punjab has been the centre of a number of protests since several pages of a stolen Guru Granth Sahib were found scattered in a street leading to a gurdwara at Bargari . (HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 20, 2015 08:44 pm IST

Punjab has been the centre of a number of protests since several pages of a stolen Guru Granth Sahib were found scattered in a street leading to a gurdwara at Bargari . (HT Photo)

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In the aftermath of clashes breaking out, two Sikhs were killed and 60 injured in police firing in Faridkot on October 14. (Sameer Sehgal/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 20, 2015 08:44 pm IST

In the aftermath of clashes breaking out, two Sikhs were killed and 60 injured in police firing in Faridkot on October 14. (Sameer Sehgal/HT Photo)

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With no let-up in protests over sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib, 10 companies of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been deployed in four districts of Punjab. (Sameer Sehgal/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 20, 2015 08:44 pm IST

With no let-up in protests over sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib, 10 companies of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been deployed in four districts of Punjab. (Sameer Sehgal/HT Photo)

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