The decision came after the photos of Singh with agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar, BJP leader Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal and dismissed Punjab Police cop Gurmeet Singh Pinky went viral on social media.
"We do not require the 'Nihang Fauj' as of now. Whenever we will be in need, we will invite them," Rakesh Tikait said, urging Nihang groups to leave the protest site until the issue around the killing of Lakhbir Singh is resolved.