Sacrilege at Gurdwara in Amritsar village: Pages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib found scattered on streets
Babushahi Bureau
Amritsar (Punjab), March 7, 2026: Tension gripped Sathiala village in the Baba Bakala Sahib constituency of Amritsar district on Saturday morning after an incident of alleged desecration of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib came to light at a religious site associated with Guru Tegh Bahadur.
According to information received, the sacred angs (pages) of the holy scripture were found scattered on the streets of the village early in the morning, sparking outrage and grief among residents. As news of the incident spread, a large number of villagers gathered at the site, expressing deep sorrow and anger over the act.
Preliminary reports suggest that unidentified persons allegedly entered the gurdwara premises after cutting the wires of the CCTV cameras installed there. The miscreants reportedly vandalized the surveillance system before committing the sacrilegious act and fleeing the scene.
Villagers immediately informed the police about the incident. Acting swiftly, a police team reached the spot around 7:30 am to assess the situation.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Arun Sharma of Baba Bakala, along with his team, visited the site and carried out an inspection of the gurdwara and surrounding areas. Police officials have taken possession of CCTV footage and other evidence from the premises to help identify the culprits.
The incident has deeply hurt the religious sentiments of villagers and devotees in the area. Local residents have demanded swift action against those responsible.
Officials from the local administration also visited the village and assured the public that the accused would be identified soon and strict legal action would be taken. Police said an investigation is underway to trace the unidentified individuals involved in the incident.