The Muktsar district police have taken action under the newly enacted Jaagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, registering the first case following the discovery of torn pages from a Sukhmani Sahib gutka in Malout town, Punjab, India. This incident prompted a complaint from local resident Jangir Singh, leading to a First Information Report (FIR) filed against unidentified individuals. The law, which came into effect on April 20, aims to deter acts of sacrilege with severe penalties, including life imprisonment and fines of up to ₹25 lakh (approximately $30,000 USD). Muktsar's Senior Superintendent of Police, Abhimanyu Rana, noted that the incident does not appear to be a deliberate act of mischief. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and considering the possibility that the prayer book was discarded by ragpickers. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has urged authorities to identify and take action against those responsible for this act.