Chandigarh, July 29 -- Leaders and workers of Akali Dal Waris Punjab De staged a protest in Chandigarh here on Wednesday, demanding the release of party MP Amritpal Singh and other Sikhs.

A heavy police force was deployed, and barricades were put up at the Chandigarh-Mohali border to stop the protesters from moving ahead.

The protesters raised slogans demanding the release of Amritpal Singh and other Sikh detainees.

Police on Wednesday used water cannons to disperse leaders and workers of Akali Dal Waris Punjab De who were protesting in Chandigarh, demanding the release of party MP Amritpal Singh and other Sikh leaders.

An Akali Dal Waris Punjab De worker climbs over a water cannon vehicle during a protest demanding the release of par...