Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday expressed deep grief over the sacrilege incident involving Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Sanaur, Patiala. In a social media post, Badal condemned the act and demanded the strictest possible action against those responsible.
He said such incidents deeply hurt Sikh sentiments and disturb communal harmony in Punjab. Badal alleged that cases of sacrilege have increased continuously during the Aam Aadmi Party government’s tenure. He accused the state government of failing to protect religious sanctity and public faith.
Citing reports, Badal claimed that nearly 100 sacrilege-related incidents have occurred in the past four years. He said the government responds to these sensitive matters with politics instead of accountability and justice.
Badal also referred to an earlier incident in Sultanpur Lodhi. He alleged that police firing took place inside a gurdwara complex, which led to the disruption of Sri Akhand Path Sahib. He claimed the government tried to suppress the incident instead of punishing the culprits.
Appealing to the people of Punjab, Badal urged them to identify what he called deceptive forces that damage social unity. He alleged that several leaders linked to the ruling party have already faced court observations in sacrilege-related cases.
Badal reiterated that sacrilege is a serious crime and must be addressed firmly to restore public confidence and communal peace.
