Sikh youth case: Police arrest 8 persons

Police have arrested eight accused in connection with an incident in which a Sikh youth was allegedly beaten up by people of a community protesting over a religious issue near Hall Bazaar here, police said today.
Police Commissioner Jatinder Singh Aulakh told reporters here that a case under various sections of IPC, including an attempt to murder, was registered against the accused.
He said that police, so far, have succeeded to arrest eight accused and will shortly arrest rest others, adding that 17 accused have been identified who were involved in thrashing the Sikh youth.
Meanwhile, the radical Sikh outfit Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh has sought punishment against those who thrashed the youth.

Akal Takaht Jathedar Gyani Gurbachan Singh also demanded stern action against the culprits. He demanded action against police officials who "were present on the spot" and witnessed the thrashing of the youth.