Tension flared at the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border as Nihang Sikhs clashed with police, breaching barricades at Kulhal to proceed towards Hemkund Sahib. The group, originating from Punjab, demanded the release of four arrested Nihangs involved in a recent dispute at Karnaprayag gurdwaras. Despite talks, no resolution was reached, with protesters vowing to stay until their demands are met, seeking a peaceful pilgrimage and compromise.

The three-day standoff at Uttarakhand's Nagarasu Gurudwara ended peacefully after discussions between Nihang Sikhs and authorities.

On June 16, a clash broke out between some Nihang pilgrims returning after paying obeisance at Sri Hemkunt Sahib gurdwara and local residents in Karnaprayag over a parking dispute