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AAP Condemns Alleged Delhi Police Entry Into Bangla Sahib
The Aam Aadmi Party, or AAP, criticized Delhi Police over an incident at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib.
AAP said police officers entered the holy place in a disrespectful way.
It said videos showed officers wearing shoes and not covering their heads.
The party also said people were detained during a protest on Saturday.
AAP claimed travel services and traffic were disrupted to stop protesters.
The party asked for detained protesters to be released and for officers to face action.
It also called for Union Home Minister Amit Shah to resign.
AAP urged Sikh leaders and organizations to respond.
These claims were made by AAP in the report.
AAP accused Delhi Police personnel of entering Gurdwara Bangla Sahib and violating the shrine’s sanctity.
The party cited videos it said showed officers wearing shoes and leaving their heads uncovered inside the gurdwara.
AAP said police detained protesters during Saturday’s demonstration and disrupted metro services, buses and traffic.
The party demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah resign, detained protesters be released, and involved officers face action.
AAP leaders appealed to the Akal Takht jathedar and Sikh organisations to address the alleged violation.
- Who
- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leaders, including Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Baljinder Kaur and Manvinder Singh Giaspura; Delhi Police personnel were accused of entering the gurdwara.
- What
- AAP condemned the alleged entry of police personnel into Gurdwara Bangla Sahib and demanded accountability.
- Where
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi, India.
- When
- AAP made its statements on Sunday, October 11, after a protest on Saturday, October 10; the year is not specified.
- Why
- AAP said the alleged entry violated the gurdwara’s sanctity and maryada.
Key facts
- Reporting date
- October 11; year not specified
- Protest date
- Saturday, October 10; year not specified
- Location
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi
- Party making allegations
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
- AAP demands
- Amit Shah’s resignation, release of detained protesters, and action against the personnel involved
- Other appeal
- AAP urged the Akal Takht jathedar and Sikh organisations to take notice
Quotes
Manvinder Singh Giaspura
AAP MLA
“Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is associated with the selfless service rendered by Guru Harkrishan Sahib to the poor and needy during the epidemic of 1664. A place associated with compassion, humanity and service deserves the highest respect.”
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“October 10 was a black day. Delhi Police detained people indiscriminately, while metro services, buses and traffic were disrupted to prevent protesters from reaching their destination.”
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