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Jalandhar: Two Detained After Stone-Pelting During Khokha Crackdown
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:37 PM
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Two individuals, including a woman, were taken into police custody in Jalandhar after stone-pelting incidents occurred during a crackdown on khokhas.
A tense situation erupted in Jalandhar, Punjab, as law enforcement officials conducted a crackdown on khokhas, which are unauthorized encroachments on public land. The operation faced resistance from locals, leading to stone-pelting incidents at the site.
In response to the unrest, the police swiftly moved to restore order and detained two individuals. Reports indicate that one of the persons taken into custody is a woman. The authorities have initiated legal proceedings against the accused for their role in the disturbance.
The crackdown on khokhas is part of a broader municipal effort to reclaim public spaces and ensure compliance with urban planning regulations. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by local administration in balancing enforcement actions with public sentiment in the city.
In response to the unrest, the police swiftly moved to restore order and detained two individuals. Reports indicate that one of the persons taken into custody is a woman. The authorities have initiated legal proceedings against the accused for their role in the disturbance.
The crackdown on khokhas is part of a broader municipal effort to reclaim public spaces and ensure compliance with urban planning regulations. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by local administration in balancing enforcement actions with public sentiment in the city.