AMRITSAR, Nov. 17 -- A local court in Tarn Taran sent Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) IT wing head Nachhatar Singh to one-day police remand, a day after he was arrested for allegedly obstructing the CIA staff from performing their duty on November 5.

The CIA officials were returning from duty at Chabhal Chowk when they were allegedly stopped by Nachhatar and around 20-25 other persons, said the police officials.

A case under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered against Nachhatar and others at the city police station in Tarn Taran on the complaint of inspector Prabhjit Singh, in-charge, CIA staff, Tarn Taran.

Advocate Arshdeep Singh Kler, who is also spokesperson for the SAD, appeared in court for Nachhatar Singh. A...