Police in Muktsar district, Punjab, have registered the first case under the Jaagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act following the discovery of torn pages from a Sukhmani Sahib gutka scattered on a street in Malout. The FIR was filed based on a complaint by local resident Jangir Singh. Muktsar's Senior Superintendent of Police, Abhimanyu Rana, stated that the incident does not seem to be a deliberate act, and investigations are ongoing, including reviewing CCTV footage and questioning local residents. The act, which came into force on April 20, prescribes severe penalties, including life imprisonment and fines up to ₹25 lakh (approximately $30,000 USD) for acts of sacrilege against the Guru Granth Sahib. This law was enacted in response to public outcry over previous incidents of sacrilege, which have led to unrest in the state. Over the past decade, Punjab has reported 597 cases of sacrilege, with only 44 convictions. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has called for accountability and justice for the culprits. The issue of sacrilege remains sensitive in Punjab, with historical incidents leading to significant protests and violence.