An attempted theft was recently reported at a gurdwara in Basti Chugga, located in the Dharamkot township of Moga district. A young man allegedly broke a windowpane to gain entry into a room inside the premises.
Accused Identified
The accused has been identified as Harpinder Singh, a resident of Jalalabad. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed at the gurdwara.
Details of the Incident
The footage showed the suspect first attempting to break open the golak (donation box) to steal cash. After failing to do so, he proceeded to dismantle and remove a fan mounted on the wall.
Police Dismiss Sacrilege Rumors
While some social media posts began linking the incident to an act of sacrilege, the police have strongly dismissed these rumors, clarifying that it was purely a case of attempted theft. The accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway.
