Sources in Bathinda say the police were adamant about stopping the march. They continued to delay marchers using various excuses. By early morning, a large number of police had already been deployed around Gurdwara Singh Sabha. Eventually all protestors inside were barred from marching.
Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal criticized the Akali Dal (Badal) for not giving their permission for the peaceful march. He asked Sikhs to boycott Akali Dal at all costs due to their anti-Panthik activities.
A number of other renowned Sikhs were also present to take part in the march.