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SGPC Forms Four-Member Panel Over Anandpur Sahib Rape Charge
The SGPC is investigating a serious allegation in Anandpur Sahib.
The allegation involves former SGPC member Amarjit Singh Chawla.
SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said action started as soon as he learned about it.
A preliminary inquiry is already underway.
A larger four-member panel will conduct a more complete investigation.
Balwinder Singh Kahlwan is helping coordinate the process.
The panel includes four SGPC members.
The articles do not say what the investigation has concluded.
SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami announced a four-member panel to investigate the alleged rape charge.
The allegation concerns former SGPC member Amarjit Singh Chawla in Anandpur Sahib.
Dhami said departmental action began immediately after he learned about the alleged incident.
Secretary Balwinder Singh Kahlwan is conducting a preliminary inquiry and coordinating with the panel.
The panel includes Baldev Singh Kaimpuri, Gurmeet Singh Buh, Bibi Gurinder Kaur Bholuwala, and Gurbakhsh Singh Khalsa.
- Who
- The SGPC, its president Harjinder Singh Dhami, former member Amarjit Singh Chawla, and the appointed investigators.
- What
- A four-member panel was formed to investigate an alleged rape charge.
- Where
- Anandpur Sahib.
- When
- The timing is not specified; Dhami said action began immediately after he learned about the alleged incident.
- Why
- To conduct a comprehensive investigation into the allegation, alongside an ongoing preliminary inquiry.
Key facts
- Investigating body
- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)
- SGPC president
- Harjinder Singh Dhami
- Person named in allegation
- Former SGPC member Amarjit Singh Chawla
- Panel size
- Four members
- Panel members
- Baldev Singh Kaimpuri, Gurmeet Singh Buh, Bibi Gurinder Kaur Bholuwala, and Gurbakhsh Singh Khalsa
- Preliminary inquiry
- Being conducted by secretary Balwinder Singh Kahlwan
- Location
- Anandpur Sahib
Quotes
Harjinder Singh Dhami
President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee
“The moment this entire episode occurred, I immediately initiated departmental action and tasked secretary Balwinder Singh Kahlwan with a preliminary inquiry, which is underway. But to ensure a comprehensive investigation into the matter, I announced the formation of a high-level four-member probe panel.”
indianexpress.com
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