Sikh holy book found torn in Ludhiana; situation tense

The Faridkot Police on Tuesday arrested two men who were allegedly involved in the sacrilege case reported in Bargadi village in Faridkot which sparked protests at many places in Punjab. “Some pages of Guru Granth Sahib was found to be torn”. During the press conference, Mr. Sahota also shared the clips of conversation between Rupinder and his foreign master and between both brothers Rupinder (Mob-92176-60002) and Jaswinder, who was using his relative Gurbachan Singh’s number (98722-14055). Sikhs on Mumbai’s Marine Drive expressed their displeasure at the acts that hurt religious sentiments. In another audio clip between an Australian and Rupinder, references are made on financial transactions.

“The statement of priest appeared false following which he was interrogated by police before other people working in the shrine”, he said.

For 40 days, Sikhs globally, including those in Malaysia, Singapore and Australia will be reciting prayers at 8pm every night to send a strong message of protest against the desecration of their holy scriptures in India.

According to him the crime was committed for money as well as to create unrest in Punjab.

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday cancelled the sixth edition of the World Kabaddi Cup scheduled to be held across the state in November following violence after the desecration of the Sikh holy book. They demanded that the culprits should be given exemplary punishment.

Police said the brothers were in touch with “unknown persons” in “Australia and Dubai” over the phone in an indication that the alleged desecration was the handiwork of radical elements settled overseas.

While Rupinder is nursing a back injury at Apollo hospital in Ludhiana, Jaswinder is being further interrogated by Faridkot police officials.