Dehradun, June 25 -- The stand-off at the Nagrasu Gurdwara had a 'peaceful' conclusion after some inter-state diplomacy, and intervention by Sikh groups from Punjab. This is being seen in the context of the coming assembly elections and the desire of political leaderships to prevent developments that may complicate matters. In that sense, it may be considered successful play by the Uttarakhand CM, Pushkar Singh Dhami, and the BJP, but the long term perspective needs also to be considered.
Given that no FIRs were lodged by those primarily affected by the incident - the Gurdwara management and those held hostage by the group of unruly Nihangs - it can be said that action may not have been legally required. However, the Nihangs did throw ston...