Sirmaur, June 27 -- A delegation of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) and Sikh religious leaders on Saturday raised serious concerns over the recent clash in Uttarakhand involving Sikh pilgrims.

Alleging "third-degree torture" and biased police action, the leaders have demanded the immediate release of community members and better security arrangements for the ongoing Hemkund Sahib Yatra.

Speaking on the arrest of four community members in Uttarakhand following a clash with locals, Baba Major Singh Sodhi alleged severe police brutality.

"Before they were presented before the Court, their legs were broken. Their pagdi was taken off, and they were subjected to third degree torcher. We demanded from the Govt that they...