Archive · 17 Sep 2026
SGPC Suspends Akal Takht Granthi, Driver Over Alleged Immoral Case
The SGPC is an organization that manages Sikh gurdwaras and institutions.
It suspended two employees after their names appeared in an alleged immoral case.
One was Malkit Singh, an additional head granthi at the Akal Takht.
The other was Mohan Singh, a driver at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib.
The SGPC did not explain what the alleged case involved.
Officials said the information came to light through media reports.
A detailed inquiry will now examine what happened.
The SGPC said it would take action against any employee found involved in immoral activities.
The SGPC suspended Akal Takht additional head granthi Malkit Singh.
Driver Mohan Singh at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib was also suspended.
The SGPC did not disclose the nature of the alleged immoral case.
The action followed information about the matter emerging through media reports.
The SGPC ordered a detailed inquiry and said it would not spare employees involved in immoral activities.
- Who
- The SGPC suspended Malkit Singh and Mohan Singh.
- What
- Both employees were suspended over their alleged involvement in an unspecified immoral case, pending an inquiry.
- When
- The action was reported on September 17.
- Where
- The statement was issued in Amritsar; the employees were associated with the Akal Takht and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib.
- Why
- Their names allegedly surfaced after information about the matter emerged through media reports.
- Suspended employee
- Malkit Singh, additional head granthi of the Akal Takht
- Second suspended employee
- Mohan Singh, a driver at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib
- Organization
- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)
- Action ordered by
- SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami
- Official statement
- SGPC chief secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan issued the statement
- Investigation
- A detailed inquiry was ordered
- Allegation details
- The nature of the alleged immoral case was not disclosed