Archive · 25 May 2025
SGPC Investigates Reports of Sikh Conversions in UP
The SGPC is looking into reports that some Sikhs in Pilibhit, India, are being tricked into changing religions.
The SGPC, which looks after Sikh temples, is against people being forced to convert.
They say people are being misled with false promises.
The SGPC is sending a team to find out what's happening and wants the local government to stop anyone from using tricks to change people's religions.
SGPC is investigating reports of religious conversions of Sikhs in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
Harjinder Singh Dhami, SGPC President, stated forced conversions are unacceptable.
Conversions reportedly involved false promises, medical inducements, and pressure.
An SGPC team will investigate and submit a detailed report.
SGPC urged the Uttar Pradesh government to take action against those involved.
- Who
- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).
- What
- SGPC is investigating reports of religious conversions.
- When
- The incident occurred recently.
- Where
- Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To investigate reports of religious conversions of Sikhs.
- SGPC President
- Harjinder Singh Dhami
- Issue
- Religious Conversions
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Methods Alleged
- Deceit and Inducement
- Investigating Body
- SGPC Sikh Mission in Uttar Pradesh
Sources
Punjab govt altered image of Golden Temple in ad, ‘serious affront’ to Sikh sentiments: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee