Torn pages of the Gutka Sahib, a sacred Sikh prayer book, were discovered scattered across Raja Garden in Jalandhar on Sunday, causing widespread anger and distress among the local Sikh community. The incident was reported by a morning walker who noticed the torn pages lying on the ground and immediately alerted the authorities.
Police Investigation Underway
Upon receiving the complaint, the police reached the spot and collected the torn pages as evidence. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for hurting religious sentiments. The police have launched an investigation to identify the culprits behind this act of sacrilege. Senior officials have assured the public that strict action will be taken against those responsible.
Community Outrage
The Sikh community has expressed deep anguish over the incident. Religious leaders and local residents have condemned the act, calling it a deliberate attempt to hurt their religious feelings. Protests were held near the garden, with demonstrators demanding swift justice and enhanced security measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has also taken cognizance of the matter and urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation.
Local authorities have appealed for calm and requested anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The police have increased patrolling in the area and are examining CCTV footage from nearby cameras to trace the perpetrators.
This incident has reignited concerns about the safety of religious texts and places of worship in the region. Community leaders have called for stricter laws to deter acts of sacrilege and promote communal harmony.
