Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Fazilka Police Arrest Man and Son at Golden Temple
The police in Fazilka, Punjab, arrested a man named Satwinder Singh and his son Prince from the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
They were nominated in an FIR filed over a month ago under the Arms Act.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) criticized the police for not informing them before making the arrests.
The police are expecting to recover weapons soon.
The arrests are related to a previous case where a man named Kranti was arrested with a pistol.
The family of the arrested individuals claims they were not involved in any illegal activities and that the police raid was unexpected.
Satwinder Singh and his son Prince were arrested from the Golden Temple premises by Fazilka police.
The arrest was under FIR No. 204 filed on December 21, 2025, under the Arms Act.
SGPC criticized the police action, calling it inappropriate and against the sentiments of devotees.
The police are expecting to recover weapons soon, as no recovery has been made so far.
The arrests are related to a previous case where Kranti was arrested with a pistol in December 2025.
- Who
- Satwinder Singh and his son Prince, residents of Mohan Ke Hithar village, Ferozepur district
- What
- Arrested under the Arms Act
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned), FIR filed December 21, 2025
- Where
- Golden Temple, Amritsar
- Why
- Nominated in FIR No. 204 under the Arms Act, police expecting recovery of weapons
- Arrested Individuals
- Satwinder Singh and Prince
- Location of Arrest
- Golden Temple, Amritsar
- Charges
- Arms Act
- FIR Number
- 204
- Date of FIR
- December 21, 2025
- Previous Arrest
- Kranti (December 2025)
- Weapons Recovered
- 7.62 mm pistol, magazine, two live cartridges
- SGPC Criticism
- Police action inappropriate and against devotees' sentiments