SGPC announces it will not cooperate with police in 328 Holy Saroops Case, cites Sri Akal Takht order
Babushahi Bureau
Amritsar (Punjab), January 6, 2026:
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has firmly stated that it will not cooperate with the police or government authorities in the ongoing case involving 328 holy saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, citing the directives of Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
Speaking after a meeting of SGPC officials led by Secretary S. Pratap Singh, the committee clarified that all action against employees found guilty in the matter had already been completed following the inquiry ordered by Akal Takht, which the SGPC described as final and binding.
S. Pratap Singh named three employees—Kanwaljit Singh, Baj Singh, and Dalbir Singh—as directly responsible for misusing the holy saroops and tampering with official records. Strict disciplinary action has been taken against them, while several senior officials also faced administrative measures.
The SGPC emphasised that holy saroops are issued only after proper verification, approval by the secretary-level officers, and official recording of all offerings. Officials said this standard process had been deliberately bypassed by the then employees posted in the publication department.
In a clear rebuke to Punjab AAP leaders, the SGPC described recent statements made by party figures as baseless attempts to malign the Sikh institution. S. Pratap Singh specifically rejected claims about a so-called diary maintained by the SGPC president to track holy saroops, calling the allegations “false and misleading.”
The committee appealed to the Punjab government to avoid targeting the SGPC, reiterating that the matter had been thoroughly investigated under the supervision of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. It reiterated that, as per Akal Takht orders, no cooperation with police or government authorities would be provided.
Several SGPC officials and office-bearers were present at the meeting when the statement was issued, reinforcing the committee’s stand on protecting the sanctity of the Sikh institution.