Amritsar: A former senior civil servant who has now joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Punjab government of political hypocrisy, claiming that the police refused to register a first-information report (FIR) under the state's newly enacted anti-sacrilege legislation.
Allegations of Administrative Inaction
Jagmohan Singh Raju alleged a "complete administrative inaction" regarding a complaint he submitted three days ago. The complaint seeks prosecution under the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026 for the damage caused to Sikh holy books during the 1984 military operation at the Golden Temple.
Selective Application of Law
Raju questioned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's commitment to the legislation, which the government has recently touted as a historic deterrent against acts of sacrilege. "The law is being used selectively for political messaging," Raju said, noting that the police have yet to acknowledge his filing. "The CM projects this as a milestone, yet the police machinery is unwilling to act when the complaint involves 1984."
Legal Provisions Invoked
The complaint also invokes criminal conspiracy provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Raju calls for an independent investigation supported by historical records and eyewitness accounts. He warned that if the police continue to ignore the matter, he will seek further legal remedies to force an investigation.
Raju's allegations come amid heightened political tensions in the state, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition BJP trading barbs over the handling of sensitive historical events.
