Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Man Arrested for Gargling in Golden Temple Sarovar
A 32-year-old man named Subhan from Ghaziabad was arrested after a video of him gargling and washing his mouth and legs in the holy sarovar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar went viral on social media.
This act hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikh community.
The video showed Subhan performing these actions in the sacred pool, which is considered disrespectful.
The police have arrested him, and further investigation is ongoing.
The incident has sparked a debate about the appropriate behavior in sacred spaces and the respect for religious sentiments.
Subhan, a 32-year-old man from Loni, Ghaziabad, was arrested for gargling and washing his mouth and legs in the holy sarovar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
A video of the incident went viral on social media, hurting the religious sentiments of the Sikh community.
The act was considered disrespectful and profane in the sacred pool.
Ghaziabad Police have arrested Subhan, and further investigation is ongoing.
The incident has sparked a debate about appropriate behavior in sacred spaces and respect for religious sentiments.
- Who
- Subhan, 32-year-old from Loni, Ghaziabad
- What
- Gargling and washing mouth and legs in the holy sarovar at the Golden Temple
- When
- Recently, exact date not specified
- Where
- Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Why
- To share his experience on social media, which sparked controversy over conduct in sacred spaces
- Location
- Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Individual Involved
- Subhan, 32-year-old from Loni, Ghaziabad
- Action Taken
- Arrested by Ghaziabad Police
- Controversy
- Gargling and washing mouth and legs in the holy sarovar
- Reaction
- Hurt religious sentiments of the Sikh community
- Investigation
- Further investigation by Ghaziabad Police
