Swarajya Logo
Swarajya Logo
Politics States Economy Society Business Culture Infra Defence World Books Ideas Science Technology Heritage Archives Legal Movies Sports
  • Our Views
    Politics States Economy Society Business Culture Infra Defence World Books Ideas Science Technology Heritage Archives Legal Movies Sports
  • Magazine
  • Store

About Swarajya

Swarajya is a publication by Kovai Media Private Limited.

Swarajya - a big tent for liberal right of centre discourse that reaches out, engages and caters to the new India.

editor@swarajyamag.com

Useful Links

  • About Us
  • Subscriptions Support
  • Editorial Philosophy
  • Press Kit
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Code of Conduct
  • Plagiarism Policy
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy

Useful Links

  • About Us
  • Subscriptions Support
  • Editorial Philosophy
  • Press Kit
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Code of Conduct
  • Plagiarism Policy
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy

Participate

  • Contact Us
  • Write for us
  • Style Guide
  • Jobs

Stay Connected

  • Artboard 2 Copy 6Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 10Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 7Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 9Created with Sketch.
  • Andriod Logo
  • IOS Logo

News Brief

Man Beaten To Death By Angry Sikh Pilgrims In Golden Temple Over Allegations Of 'Blasphemy'

Swarajya StaffSunday, December 19, 2021 12:02 pm IST
Man Beaten To Death By Angry Sikh Pilgrims In Golden Temple
Man Beaten To Death By Angry Sikh Pilgrims In Golden Temple
Man Beaten To Death By Angry Sikh Pilgrims In Golden Temple

A man was lynched to death by Sikh pilgrims at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Saturday evening over allegations that he committed 'blasphemy' by stepping inside the central enclosure of the sanctum sanctorum where the Guru Granth Sahib (regarded by Sikhs as their holy book) is placed.

The man was deemed to have committed an act of 'sacrilege' after he allegedly picked up a diamond-encrusted sword placed inside the central enclosure of the Golden Temple sanctum sanctorum

The man was caught by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) task force members. When he was being taken to the SGPC office, angry crowd thrashed him badly that later led to his death.

“Before he could go any further, the SGPC employees caught him to take him to the SGPC head office in the Teja Singh Samundri Hall. While the employees were taking him to the office, some of the other devotees present in the shrine beat him up so much that he died upon reaching the office,” Hindustan Times quoted deputy commissioner of police (law and order) Parminder Singh Bhandal as saying.

Deputy Commissioner of Police P S Bhandal said the man, hailing from UP, could be around 25 to 30 years of age and his antecedents are being verified. His body has been sent to the civil hospital and a post-mortem examination will be held on Sunday. His identity is yet to be ascertained.

A heavy police force has been deployed around the SGPC complex at Teja Singh Samundri Hall to maintain law and order.

On December 15, a youth, later identified as one Ranbir Singh, was caught by SGPC employees for allegedly throwing a Gutka Sahib (a booklet of selected religious hymns) in the Golden Temple sarovar. He was later handed over to the police.

In October, a Dalit man was brutally murdered at the farmer's protest site at Singhur near Delhi for alleged desecration of a Sikh 'holy book',

On Oct 15, a mutilated body of Lakhbir Singh, a Dalit man from Punjab's Tarn Taran, was found at the Singhur border. Lakhbir Singh was tied to a barricade and his hand was chopped off. Nihang Sikhs admitted to brutally lynching the man and claimed he was killed for committing 'sacrilege' of 'holy book' of SIkhs. They were felicitated at a guruduwara before surrendering to police.

Since 2016, at least four other people(including two women) have been lynched over ‘disrespect’ to Sikh holy books.

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi ordered a probe into the matter.

''CM @CharanjitChanni strongly condemned the most unfortunate and heinous act to attempt sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the sanctum sanctorum of Sri Harimandir Sahib during the path of Sri Rehras Sahib,'' according to a tweet by the Chief Minister's Office.

''CM directed state police authorities to thoroughly probe into entire matter to zero in at the underlying motive and real conspirators behind this dastardly act. CM also called SGPC president and assured his government’s full support and cooperation to get into the bottom of the case,'' said another tweet.

Akali stalwart and five-time chief minister Parkash Singh Badal described it as a ''heinous attempt'', which was ''deeply shocking and exceedingly painful''.

Badal said the crime was too reprehensible for words and it has caused ''deep anguish and outrage in the minds of the Sikh masses all over the world''.

Badal said it was unbelievable that ''such a painful and brazen crime could be committed at the holiest shrine of humanity'' by a single individual, adding that the possibility of a deep-rooted conspiracy behind it cannot be ruled out.

He said the whole ''conspiracy'' needs to be probed, exposed and those behind it be given exemplary punishment.

(With inputs from PTI)

Also Read: Punjab Politicians And Activists Seem To Have Concern Only For Honour Of Holy Books, Not Humans Lynched Over It

Tags
Sikhism
Guru Granth Sahib
Blasphemy in India
Singhu Lynching
SIKH BLASPHEMY

Comments ↓

An Appeal...


 

Dear Reader,

 

As you are no doubt aware, Swarajya is a media product that is directly dependent on support from its readers in the form of subscriptions. We do not have the muscle and backing of a large media conglomerate nor are we playing for the large advertisement sweep-stake.

 

Our business model is you and your subscription.  And in challenging times like these, we need your support now more than ever.

 

We deliver over 10 - 15 high quality articles with expert insights and views. From 7AM in the morning to 10PM late night we operate to ensure you, the reader, get to see what is just right.

 

Becoming a Patron or a subscriber for as little as Rs 1200/year is the best way you can support our efforts.

Get Swarajya in your inbox.


Magazine


Swarajya Magazine Cover Image
Merchandise

Merchandise


    Politics

    Rahul Gandhi To Miss Parliament's Winter Session? Trips Planned To Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam: Report

    Rahul Gandhi To Miss Parliament's Winter Session? Trips Planned To Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam: Report

    Nishtha Anushree
    6h

    Tamil Nadu Dashboard: ED Summons To Dist Collectors Stayed By Madras HC; Senthil Balaji Refused Bail On Medical Grounds

    Swarajya Staff
    6h

    State Elections: 18 Per Cent Candidates Grapple With Criminal Cases, Maximum In CPI (M), BRS Next, Reveals Report

    Nayan Dwivedi
    7h

    Economy

    Automobile Retail Sales Hit Record 3.793 Million Units This Festive Season, Surging 19 Per Cent YoY: FADA Report

    Automobile Retail Sales Hit Record 3.793 Million Units This Festive Season, Surging 19 Per Cent YoY: FADA Report

    Nayan Dwivedi
    12h

    Public Sector Is Finally Beginning To Shine Under Modi's Ministrations

    R Jagannathan
    2d

    India's Divestment Struggles Continue As Government Falls Short Of Targeted Proceeds For Fifth Consecutive Year: Report

    Nayan Dwivedi
    4d

    Defence

    Indian Army To Upgrade Its Firepower With 200 Mounted Howitzers And 400 Towed Guns

    Indian Army To Upgrade Its Firepower With 200 Mounted Howitzers And 400 Towed Guns

    Swarajya Staff
    10h

    Islamabad, Ankara Work On Boosting Military Ties; Plan To Locally Manufacture Turkish Origin Anti-Tank Missiles In Pakistan

    Swarajya Staff
    1d

    Strengthening Capabilites In The Central Sector Opposite China, IAF Considers Acquiring Three Air Strips In Uttarakhand: CDS Anil Chauhan

    Swarajya Staff
    1d

    World

    Bangladesh: Why A Strong And Secular Opposition Is Necessary For Protection Of Hindus In That Country

    Bangladesh: Why A Strong And Secular Opposition Is Necessary For Protection Of Hindus In That Country

    Jaideep Mazumdar
    7h

    "Cheering Terrorism, Violence?": TIME Called Out For Playing Down SFJ Founder Pannun's Threat Against Air India

    Nishtha Anushree
    8h

    US Shares 'Legally Presentable' Intelligence, Canada Provides Mere 'Allegations' In Assassination Plots, Says Indian High Commissioner Verma

    Nayan Dwivedi
    12h

    Culture

    M P N Ponnusamy: A Nagaswara Legend Passes Away Almost Unsung

    M P N Ponnusamy: A Nagaswara Legend Passes Away Almost Unsung

    K Balakumar
    6h

    Streamlined Repatriation: India-US Deal To Fast-Track Return Of Stolen Antiquities

    Swarajya Staff
    1d

    Questioning Trend Of Weddings Abroad, PM Modi Bats For Local Weddings, Products To Boost Economy

    Swarajya News Staff
    2d
    States

    infrastructure


    Tushar Gupta
    1

    Border Roads Organisation (BRO): The Silent Force Behind The Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Operations

    4 Mins Read
    V Bhagya Subhashini
    2

    Explained: What Is Rat-Hole Mining — Vital Technique Used In Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Operation

    3 Mins Read
    V Bhagya Subhashini
    3

    Karnataka: Bengaluru's Rs 377 Crore World-Class Transformation Of Yeshwantpur Railway Station On Fast Track

    2 Mins Read
    V Bhagya Subhashini
    4

    Telangana Rapid Transit: Rs 55,400 Crore Project Aims 60-Minute Connectivity Between Hyderabad And Major Cities Of State

    2 Mins Read