Sri Akal Takht

Akal Takht Issues Key Directives on Guru Granth Sahib Probe, Hola Mohalla Conduct, and Overseas Gurdwara Dispute

Akal Takht Issues Key Directives on Guru Granth Sahib Probe, Hola Mohalla Conduct, and Overseas Gurdwara Dispute

AMRITSAR/CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh) — Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj on Sunday issued a series of directives concerning the investigation into missing sacred saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, religious discipline, and several Panthic matters, while also raising concerns over recent administrative and policing actions. Addressing the media at the Sri Akal Takht Secretariat, the Jathedar urged the Punjab government to ensure that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case of 328 sacred saroops consists exclusively of Amritdhari (initiated) Sikh police officers. He said the demand follows concerns raised by Sikh communities in India and…
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Akal Takht Summons Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Over Controversial Srinagar Event, Edu Min Agrees to It

Akal Takht Summons Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Over Controversial Srinagar Event, Edu Min Agrees to It

Amritsar (National Times): In a significant development, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, has summoned Punjab Cabinet Minister S. Harjot Singh and the Director of the Language Department, S. Jaswant Singh, over a controversial cultural program organized in Srinagar. The event, held on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, has drawn criticism from the Sikh community for including elements deemed objectionable and disrespectful. The Jathedar took serious note of the complaints received from various quarters of the Sikh Sangat regarding the inclusion of dance, songs, and entertainment…
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