Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Akal Takht Jathedar Seeks Inquiry Into Gurdwara Police Action
A Sikh religious leader said police entered a gurdwara in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan.
He said the action hurt Sikh feelings and the gurdwara’s dignity.
He alleged that food and property were damaged.
One report also said posters showing Sikh figures were torn.
Local Sikh leader Tejinderpal Singh was arrested in connection with the incident.
The Jathedar asked the government to release him and investigate what happened.
He also called for action against any officials found responsible.
A Sikh delegation visited the gurdwara to inspect the site.
The reports said the police had not yet provided their account.
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj said Rajasthan Police action inside a gurdwara in Sri Ganganagar hurt Sikh sentiments.
Gargajj alleged police damaged langar food supplies and property; one report also said posters of Sikh figures were torn.
He called for the immediate release of local Sikh leader Tejinderpal Singh, who was arrested in connection with the incident.
Gargajj urged Rajasthan’s chief minister to order an impartial inquiry and take action against officials found responsible.
A delegation led by Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Tek Singh visited and inspected the site; police’s account was not immediately available.
- Who
- Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, Rajasthan Police, arrested Sikh leader Tejinderpal Singh, and a delegation led by Giani Tek Singh.
- What
- Gargajj condemned alleged police action inside a gurdwara and sought Singh’s release, an impartial inquiry, and action against officials found responsible.
- When
- Gargajj made the statement on Monday; the PTI report is dated October 5, but gives no year.
- Where
- Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh Ji in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan.
- Why
- Gargajj said the alleged conduct, including damage to langar supplies and property, hurt Sikh sentiments and violated the gurdwara’s religious protocol.
- Statement by
- Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj
- Incident location
- Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh Ji, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan
- Arrest
- Local Sikh leader Tejinderpal Singh was arrested in connection with the incident
- Allegations
- Damage to langar food supplies and property; one report also mentioned torn posters of Sikh figures
- Requested inquiry
- An impartial inquiry into Singh’s arrest and the circumstances of the police action
- Requested action
- Immediate release of Tejinderpal Singh and action against officials found responsible
- Site visit
- A delegation led by Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Tek Singh inspected the site
- Police response
- One report said Rajasthan Police’s account was not immediately available
