Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Sikh Man Arrested for Desecrating Hindu Deities
A man named Rajinder Singh was arrested for hurting the feelings of Hindu people.
He was seen in a video stepping on and spitting on pictures of Hindu gods and goddesses.
The video went viral on social media, and a complaint was filed by a Hindu organization.
The police quickly arrested him.
Some people said he was trying to cause trouble between different religious groups.
The man apologized and said he was sorry for what he did.
The police are investigating the case further.
Rajinder Singh, a Sikh man, was arrested for desecrating images of Hindu deities in Amritsar.
The incident was captured in two viral videos showing him stepping on and spitting on the images.
A complaint was filed by Sachin Mehra, the National President of the All India Hindu Sangharsh Committee.
An FIR was registered under Section 298 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for hurting religious sentiments.
The accused was identified and arrested by the Amritsar police, and the case is under further investigation.
- Who
- Rajinder Singh, a Sikh man, was arrested for desecrating images of Hindu deities.
- What
- Rajinder Singh was seen in a viral video stepping on and spitting on banners with images of Hindu deities.
- When
- The incident occurred on 19 January 2026, and Rajinder Singh was arrested on 21 January 2026.
- Where
- The incident took place in Gadda Wali Gali, Namak Mandi, Amritsar, Punjab.
- Why
- The incident was reported to the police, and an FIR was registered under Section 298 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for hurting religious sentiments.
Religious Harmony Advocates
Free Speech Advocates
Intent Behind the Act
Religious Harmony Advocates
The act was deliberate and intended to provoke religious sentiments and cause communal tension.
Free Speech Advocates
The act might have been a personal expression and not necessarily intended to provoke religious sentiments.
- Accused Name
- Rajinder Singh
- Location
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Date of Incident
- 19 January 2026
- Date of Arrest
- 21 January 2026
- Section Under Which Arrested
- Section 298 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Complainant
- Sachin Mehra, National President of the All India Hindu Sangharsh Committee
- Incident Location
- Gadda Wali Gali, Namak Mandi, Amritsar
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