After a face-off between the police and Sikh community members, the Ambala police have registered two separate FIRs against the Sikh leaders, including Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) president Jagdish Singh Jhinda.The police have registered cases against 16 community leaders by name, and hundreds of unidentified protesters. SP Ajit Singh Shekhawat said, “We had multiple rounds of discussions and the response from some leaders was positive, but some mischievous elements refused to lift the blockade. We are ready to continue the discussions to resolve the issue peacefully. Nine police personnel were injured yesterday.”Related news: SGPC chief condemn lathicharge on Sikh protesters in AmbalaAmbala police register 2 FIRs against HSGMC chief, Sikh leadersMeanwhile, Sikh leaders, including HSGMC members, representatives of farmer unions and social organisations held a meeting in Kurukshetra. “The talks were underway with the government, but suddenly, we were attacked. Several protesters were injured. We will not tolerate such action and have decided to hold a congregation at the Pipli Grain Market on August 25. Sikhs from across the country will be invited to decide the future course of action,” Jhinda said.“We demand that the FIRs be cancelled and Gursimran Singh Mand and his son be arrested. We urge Sikhs to observe the Independence Day as ‘black day’,” he added.Akal Takht officiating jathedar Kuldip Singh Gargaj said the circumstances leading to the action should be investigated and the government should hold talks with Sikh leaders to resolve the issue.