Himachal and Punjab police assure tourists of safety after tensions near Manikaran gurudwara

After purported videos of a late-night scuffle between tourists and locals near Himachal Pradesh's Manikaran Sahib went viral, the state's police said the situation is totally peaceful and urged people not to fall prey to fake news and hate speech. It also clarified that all tourists and pilgrims are welcome to the state.

The clarification was issued after reports emerged of tourists reportedly from Punjab creating a ruckus at Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara.

Several videos have gone viral with people seen pelting stones at locals and their houses.

According to Kullu SP Sakshi Verma, a scuffle had broken out between the locals and pilgrims following a verbal spat, however, the situation was brought under control and there was no damage to the gurdwara.

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