Police Launch Investigation into Alleged Sacrilege of Gutka Sahib in Mohali
Gutka Sahib ‘sacrilege’ row: Several booked, five Mohali Police teams deployed to arrest accused
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Mohali police have launched an investigation into the alleged sacrilege of Gutka Sahib after torn pages were found scattered near Sohana, Punjab, India. Five police teams have been formed to identify and arrest the culprits, amid rising tensions in the local community.
- 01Police registered an FIR under the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.
- 02Five police teams are deployed to investigate the incident and arrest the accused.
- 03Local community members are protesting and demanding immediate action.
- 04Stricter penalties for sacrilege cases have been introduced under the amended Act.
- 05Failure to act promptly could lead to strong protests from the Sikh community.
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The Mohali police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against unidentified individuals following an incident of alleged sacrilege involving the Gutka Sahib, where torn pages were discovered scattered along Airport road near Sohana, Punjab, India. The police have formed five teams to investigate the matter, which they describe as 'extremely sensitive.' SP City Dilpreet Singh stated that they are utilizing technical inputs and have received leads that may expedite the resolution of the case. The incident sparked protests from local residents who blocked the road in response to the desecration. Community leaders, including BJP member Sanjeev Vashisht, have called for immediate arrests to maintain communal harmony. A memorandum demanding strict legal action was submitted to police officials by members of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and local gurdwara representatives. Under the amended Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, sacrilege cases carry severe penalties, including a minimum of 10 years imprisonment, which can extend to life imprisonment. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) also stipulates punishments for those who insult religious beliefs, with potential sentences of up to three years.
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The incident has heightened tensions within the local Sikh community, prompting demands for immediate police action to prevent further unrest.
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