Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Akal Takht Reverses Stance on Missing Guru Granth Sahib Copies
The Akal Takht, which is like the top leader for Sikhs, changed its mind about helping the police find 328 missing sacred books called Guru Granth Sahib.
At first, they didn't want to help, but now they say the SGPC, which manages Sikh places, should work with the police.
They also said not to blame anyone until the police finish their investigation.
Some people were using bad words on TV and social media, so the Akal Takht told everyone to stop and wait for the results.
They also said no political parties should try to make this issue about politics.
A report by Ishar Singh named 16 people, including a former SGPC official, Roop Singh, who is accused of negligence and financial misappropriation.
Despite the recommendations for criminal action, Roop Singh reportedly resigned and is now staying abroad.
Akal Takht urged SGPC to cooperate with Punjab Police in investigating the disappearance of 328 sacred copies of Guru Granth Sahib.
Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj directed Sikh leaders to refrain from making allegations until the police investigation concludes.
The SGPC had earlier refused to cooperate, stating that action had already been taken based on the Akal Takht’s inquiry panel report.
The Ishar Singh report names 16 accused, including former SGPC chief secretary Roop Singh, and highlights financial misappropriation by certain employees.
Roop Singh is accused of negligence in performing his duties, including failing to install CCTVs at vital sites, and is reportedly staying abroad.
- Who
- Akal Takht, SGPC, Punjab Police, Roop Singh, Satinder Singh Kohli
- What
- Disappearance of 328 sacred copies of Guru Granth Sahib and alleged financial misappropriation
- When
- Recent, with a U-turn statement on Monday
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To investigate financial misappropriation and the disappearance of sacred texts
SGPC's Stance
Akal Takht's Directive
Cooperation with Police Investigation
SGPC's Stance
SGPC initially refused to cooperate, stating that action had already been taken based on the Akal Takht’s inquiry panel report.
Akal Takht's Directive
Akal Takht urged SGPC to cooperate with Punjab Police in investigating the disappearance of 328 sacred copies of Guru Granth Sahib.
- Number of Missing Saroops
- 328
- Inquiry Panel Head
- Ishar Singh
- Number of Accused
- 16
- SGPC President
- Harjinder Singh
- Akal Takht's Directive
- Refrain from allegations until investigation concludes
- Former SGPC Chief Secretary
- Roop Singh
- Chartered Accountant Accused
- Satinder Singh Kohli
- Current Status of Roop Singh
- Reportedly staying abroad
