Paigaam, Chandigarh (2025)

15/01/2025

Srinagar: Cyber Police Kashmir on Wednesday said it have arrested six miscreants for inciting sectarian unrest through derogatory remarks, and have been lodged at Central Jail Srinagar.

It issued an advisory urging all social media users to maintain online decorum and refrain from posting, sharing, or amplifying any content that promotes sectarian hatred or disrupts sectarian harmony.

“Cyber Police is actively monitoring social media platforms for any malicious content aimed at disturbing peace. Strict legal action will be taken against violators under the relevant provisions of the law,” said Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime Kashmir.

The police have arrested 6 miscreants under different sections of law, who have been lodged at Central Jail Srinagar for inciting sectarian unrest.

“06 miscreants have been charged under sections 126 & 170 of the BNSS and have been detained at Central Jail, Srinagar, for inciting sectarian unrest through derogatory remarks,” the SP said.

He warned that any individual found engaging in similar unlawful activities, including posting or sharing sectarian content with the intent to create division or disturb public harmony, will meet the same fate.

The SP further appealed to the public to act responsibly while engaging online, emphasizing the collective responsibility to ensure peace and unity.

Cyber Police Kashmir remains committed to fostering a safe and secure online environment. Citizens are encouraged to report any such content through the official helpline or email.

15/01/2025

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a three-member team to conduct a detailed inquiry into the charges levelled against an official who was placed under suspension last month for his alleged failure to stop illegal mining in Kathua district, officials said on Wednesday.

The inquiry into the conduct of the then district mineral officer of Kathua, Naveen Kumar, will be completed within one month, the officials added, citing an order issued by Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary of the Industries and Commerce Department.

Kumar was placed under suspension on December 3, pending an inquiry into his actions, with immediate effect. PTI

The officials mentioned that Special Secretary of the Mining Department, Nargis Suraiya; Director of Finance in the Mining Department, Reyaz Hussain; and Deputy Director of Geology and Mining (Jammu), Raj Kumar, have been appointed as members of the inquiry committee.

They have been directed to submit their report, along with concrete recommendations, to the government within 30 days.

15/01/2025

Kargil: Five persons were killed and two others injured in a road accident in Kargil district of Ladakh on Tuesday.

The accident occurred at Shilikchey area in Kargil between a Scorpio and a tipper. A senior police officer told Greater Kashmir that five people lost their lives while two others sustained injuries in a road accident.

He said both the vehicles plunged into a gorge after the accident.

Police said soon after the accident, a team from Police Station Kargil and volunteers swiftly launched a rescue operation. All the injured were rushed to the hospital where doctors declared five individuals dead. The other two wounded remained in critical condition. Officials said that three of the deceased were locals, while the other two were residents of Uttar Pradesh. Kargil Police has registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

15/01/2025

Srinagar: The J&K State Health Agency (SHA) has suspended the empanelment of five hospitals including Shifa Hospital and Florence Hospital for violating guidelines issued by the National Health Authority (NHA). In addition to suspension of empanelment for six months for Shifa Hospital, a fine of Rs 26.15 lakh has also been imposed.

According to the order issued by the SHA, Shifa Hospital was found to be “coercing patients to incur out-of-pocket expenses and denying treatment to patients”. “Despite being served with show-cause notices, the hospital failed to respond within the stipulated time frame,” reads the order. The SHA has said it conducted a surprise visit to the hospital on November 23, 2024, and found the hospital to be flagrantly violating the guidelines of the scheme. The hospital was given another opportunity to explain its stand, but it failed to respond again, the order reads.

As a result, the SHA has suspended the empanelment of Shifa Hospital for a period of six months reads the order 03 SHA J&K of 2025 issued on 11 January. The hospital has been penalized Rs 26.15 lakh for illegally collecting payments from beneficiaries. The penalty amount shall be deposited by the hospital within five working days. If the hospital fails to deposit the penalty amount within the stipulated time, it shall be adjusted with the pending payment to the Empanelled Health Care Provider (EHCP) without any further notice, reads the order.

The suspension would mean that patients would not be able to avail of treatment under Government insurance schemes provided through “Golden Card”. However, in the interest of dialysis patients, the hospital will be allowed to continue providing dialysis treatment to existing patients under the AB PM-JAY and SEHAT scheme, the SHA has said.

The order stated that the hospital’s empanelment has been suspended for violating the guidelines of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-SEHAT (AB PM-JAY-SEHAT) schemes.

In addition, Florence Hospital Srinagar has also been struck off from the empanelled hospital list for the same reasons as have been cited for Shifa Hospital. “The reply to show-cause notice received from the hospital was found to be unsatisfactory,” the suspension notice said. Florence Hospital has been penalised Rs 2.97 lakh.

Ankur Maitrika Hospital Jammu has been penalised Rs 10,27,500 for failing to satisfy SHA about a grievance that had been received against it, as per an order issued simultaneously with four others. The hospital was suspended for violating the guidelines of the AB PM-JAY and AB PM-JAY-SEHAT schemes.

Two Eye Hospitals in Jammu, KLSM Rotary Eye Hospital, Jammu and Sood Eye Care Center Jammu has also been found violating the guidelines of the AB PM-JAY and AB PM-JAY-SEHAT schemes. The SHA has taken these actions to ensure that hospitals in the state comply with the guidelines and provide quality healthcare services to patients.

Last year, the SHA acted upon violators of guidelines, suspending 13 hospitals and imposing penalties on 17 others for fraud. Over Rs 1.77 crore in penalties were levied, with Rs 1.34 crore recovered.

15/01/2025

Jammu: More than a dozen deaths in three families in a remote village in the border district of Rajouri were not caused by any mysterious disease as tests conducted both within and outside the Union Territory have returned negative results, Health Minister Sakeena Masood said here on Wednesday.

However, she said the deaths in the three families that are related to each other in Badhaal village of Kotranka sub-division since December 7 last year are of great concern, and police and the district administration will undertake a speedy probe to unveil the mystery.

“Thirteen people, including 11 children, have died in the village (eight in December and five this month). The health department mobilised its entire machinery after getting information about the deaths of five people and screened 3,500 villagers door to door.

“It took samples and sent those for testing in various laboratories within and outside Jammu and Kashmir. Three more people died a few days later, prompting the department to seek the assistance of the country’s premier health institutions. Their teams arrived here and carried out a detailed investigation,” the minister told reporters.

On Tuesday evening, officials had put the overall death toll in the village at 14.

After more than 40 days, Masood said the deaths started occurring again and it is evident that if the fatalities were caused by any disease, it would have spread immediately and would not have been restricted to three families, which are living in close vicinity and are related to each other.

Meanwhile, she said all the test reports conducted within and outside Jammu and Kashmir, including at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in Pune, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Delhi, Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE) in Gwalior and the microbiology department at the PGI-Chandigarh, have returned negative results, and so has been the case with the samples of water and other food items.

“The health department could not find any disease, virus or infection that caused the deaths,” the minister, who visited the village last month to take stock of the situation, said.

She said the real cause of the deaths is a matter of investigation.

“The police department and the district administration will investigate the unfortunate deaths of the 13 people, who were normal and were not suffering from any illness or infection,” Masood said, expressing her sympathies for the bereaved families.

Asked about health experts revealing that certain neurotoxins have been found in the samples of some of the deceased, the minister said they will arrive at a conclusion only after an inquiry is completed.

“I am in touch with the district development commissioner and have also spoken to the senior superintendent of police. There should be a prompt investigation to unveil the truth,” she said.

Masood said they were waiting for some test reports, including the Forensic Sciences Laboratory (FSL) report, which took time, but it is clear that the deaths were not caused by any disease or virus. PTI

15/01/2025

New Delhi: Amit Kumar, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 2006 AGMUT cadre, has been promoted to the rank of Inspector General (IG) in the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an official order on Tuesday confirming the promotion. The notification according to news agency KINS stated that the competent authority has approved the NIA’s proposal to elevate Kumar, currently serving as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the agency, to the position of Inspector General.

Kumar’s promotion will take effect from the date he assumes his new role, the order noted.

An experienced officer with a distinguished career, Kumar has been instrumental in handling several critical investigations during his tenure at the NIA.

15/01/2025

A Mohali court on Wednesday dismissed the bail application of sacked DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu in the 2024 Prevention of Corruption Act case.

Sandhu is also an accused in the alleged facilitation of video interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in custody.

Sandhu had applied for bail on January 10 contending that the FIR No 33 registered against him by the State Crime Branch in 2024 was erroneous.

On a complaint of a Mohali resident, Baljinder Singh, a real estate dealer, a case was registered by the State Crime Branch on October 15, 2024, for allegedly misusing his official position to gain monetary benefits in connection with disputed properties.

15/01/2025

Achamma Cherian, a 57-year-old Indian-origin nurse, was stabbed by a patient with a pair of scissors at the acute medical unit in Oldham Royal Hospital in Greater Manchester.

The patient was in his 30s and has been arrested, while Cherian is in critical condition as of now.

Cherian had been an employee at Oldham Royal for the last 10 years, as per a report by The Sun.

Her residence is close to the hospital and her neighbours said she frequently worked the night shift.

The accused, Mohammed Roman Haque, supposedly attacked Cherian because he was “angry” about being asked to wait for a medical assessment. He appeared at the Manchester Magistrates’ Court and was charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.

Wes Streeting, UK’s Health Secretary posted about the incident on his X handle, saying “Nurses are the backbone of our NHS and should be able to care for patients without fear of violence”, while Oldham West MP Jim McMahon called the incident “a senseless attack.”

15/01/2025

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Punjab Government for a copy of the health reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast, to be examined for an opinion from the medical board of AIIMS.

A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh wondered how a person, who had been on fast for nearly 50 days had his health parameters improving and asked the Punjab Government chief secretary to submit Dallewal's test reports during the course of the day with apex court registrar.

It directed the apex court registrar to communicate the reports to the AIIMS director for an opinion on Dallewal's test reports from the medical board.

The top court also noted the Punjab Government's submission that authorities are in deliberations with the protesting farmers and they are hopeful of a solution.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Punjab Government, said some progress has been made in connection with the shifting of Dallewal to a makeshift hospital, which has now been set up 10 metres from the protest site.

Sibal also informed the Bench that representatives of the Central Government are also meeting the protesting farmers.

On January 6, the septuagenarian farmer leader met the apex court-appointed panel after the Punjab Government said the protesting farmers were persuaded to meet Justice (retd) Nawab Singh, who chairs the committee.

Dallewal, who is the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) (non-political), began his indefinite hunger strike on November 26, 2024.

He refused medical aid offered by the Punjab government and his health deteriorated recently.

Farmers, under the banners of SKM and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 last year, after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces.

15/01/2025

In the sea of devotees lining up on the banks of river Ganga for a holy dip is an IIT graduate whose fascinating story has gone insanely viral.

Aerospace engineer from prestigious IIT Mumbai Abhay Singh finds himself suddenly catapulted into cyberspace after his television bite donning a rudraksh and ash-smeared forehead, became a rage online, earning him the sobriquet of Engineer Baba.

Abhay has left a brilliant career and embarked on the path of spirituality as he explains to reporters covering the Kumbh Mela. His story is being lapped by netizens who have taken to social media platforms for their reactions.

Abhay Singh has captivated the devotees at the Maha Kumbh with his unique approach, blending scientific knowledge with spiritual wisdom. Using diagrams and visual presentations, Singh simplifies complex spiritual concepts, making them relatable to modern minds.

He said that he lived in Mumbai for four years before shifting his focus to photography and the arts, reminding us of character played by actor R. Madhavan in the movie ‘3 Idiots.'

Singh secured a job offer through campus placements. He worked briefly before he realised that his true calling was elsewhere.

He also taught students Physics for one year before venturing into photography.

He says with time, his interests shifted towards spirituality, and he dedicated his life to understanding and experiencing deeper spiritual goals.

'Engineer Baba’: The viral story of Haryanvi IITian who found his 'spiritual calling' at Kumbh
Abhay Singh is a former Aerospace Engineering student from IIT Bombay
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In the sea of devotees lining up on the banks of river Ganga for a holy dip is an IIT graduate whose fascinating story has gone insanely viral.

Aerospace engineer from prestigious IIT Mumbai Abhay Singh finds himself suddenly catapulted into cyberspace after his television bite donning a rudraksh and ash-smeared forehead, became a rage online, earning him the sobriquet of Engineer Baba.

Abhay has left a brilliant career and embarked on the path of spirituality as he explains to reporters covering the Kumbh Mela. His story is being lapped by netizens who have taken to social media platforms for their reactions.

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Abhay Singh has captivated the devotees at the Maha Kumbh with his unique approach, blending scientific knowledge with spiritual wisdom. Using diagrams and visual presentations, Singh simplifies complex spiritual concepts, making them relatable to modern minds.

He said that he lived in Mumbai for four years before shifting his focus to photography and the arts, reminding us of character played by actor R. Madhavan in the movie ‘3 Idiots.'

Singh secured a job offer through campus placements. He worked briefly before he realised that his true calling was elsewhere.

He also taught students Physics for one year before venturing into photography.

He says with time, his interests shifted towards spirituality, and he dedicated his life to understanding and experiencing deeper spiritual goals.

"Science helps explain the physical world but its deeper study inevitably leads one towards spirituality. A true understanding of life ultimately brings one closer to spirituality," he shared while engaging with devotees.

There are others like Engineer Baba who have renounced the worldly life to venture into spirituality. They have become major attractions in the Maha Kumbh, which started on Monday.

15/01/2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for the latter's remarks that the consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya be celebrated as the day of true Independence of India.

Speaking at the inauguration of Indira Gandhi Bhavan, the new Congress headquarters on Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi said Bhagwat's remarks amounted to "treason and in any other country he would have been arrested and tried for this."

Bhagwat was speaking in Indore on Tuesday night after presenting the "National Devi Ahilya Award" to Champat Rai, general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

Bhagwat said the date of consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya should be celebrated as "Pratishtha Dwadashi" as the "true independence" of Bharat, which faced "parachakra" (enemy attack) for several centuries, was established on this day.

Bhagwat said India got political independence from the British on August 15, 1947 and after this a written Constitution was drafted as per a specific vision that flows from the consciousness of "self" -- pride -- of the country.

"But the Constitution was not run according to the spirit of that vision at that time," said Bhagwat.

He said the date of consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya should be celebrated as "Pratishtha Dwadashi" as the "real, true independence" of Bharat, which faced "parachakra" (enemy invasions) for centuries, came on this day.

Rahul slammed Bhagwat saying the RSS chief had the audacity to inform the nation every two or three days what he thought about the independence movement.

"What he has said yesterday is treason because it is stating the constitution is invalid, the fight against the British was invalid and he has the audacity to say this publicly. In any other country he would have been arrested and tried. That is the fact.

To say India did not get independence in 1947 is an insult to every Indian and it is about time we stop listening to this nonsense that these people think they can just keep parroting out," said Rahul, who spoke before Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on the occasion of new AICC headquarters inauguration.

15/01/2025

Mumbai: Indian Navy warships INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer were commissioned at the Naval Dockyard here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

The commissioning of the three frontline naval combatants will strengthen the country’s efforts towards being a global leader in defence and augment its strength towards self-reliance, PM Modi said in a post on X on Tuesday.

The Navy described the commissioning of the three major combatants as a historic occasion.

INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Project 17A stealth frigate class, represents a significant advancement over the Shivalik-class frigates.

Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), it incorporates advanced features for enhanced survivability, seakeeping and stealth, reflecting the next generation of indigenous frigates.

INS Nilgiri features advanced stealth technology and reduced radar signatures. It is equipped with modern aviation facilities and can operate multiple helicopter types, including the newly inducted MH-60R.

INS Surat, the fourth and final vessel of the Project 15B stealth destroyer class, is a follow-on to the Kolkata-class destroyers.

It incorporates improvements in design and capability, making it a critical addition to the Navy’s surface fleet.

Like INS Nilgiri, it has also been designed by the Warship Design Bureau and constructed at the MDL.

INS Vaghsheer is the sixth and final submarine under the Scorpene-class Project 75. It is a diesel-electric submarine designed for multiple roles, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence gathering.

INS Vaghsheer features modular construction, enabling future upgrades such as air independent propulsion technology.

The commissioning of these vessels marks a significant step in India’s defence self-reliance and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities.

All the three platforms have been designed and built entirely in India, reflecting the country’s growing expertise in defence production.

These combatants have undergone extensive trials and are now fully operational, ready to enhance the Navy’s maritime strength, according to officials. PTI

15/01/2025

New Delhi: Meta on Wednesday offered an apology for false statement made by its CEO Mark Zuckerberg claiming that India was among countries where incumbent governments lost elections due to weak Covid 19 response.

Vice-President, Public Policy, Meta India Shivnath Thukral, took to X to say sorry on Zuckerberg's behalf.

"Dear Honourable Minister , Mark's observation that many incumbent parties were not re-elected in 2024 elections holds true for several countries, BUT not India. We would like to apologise for this inadvertent error. India remains an incredibly important country for and we look forward to being at the heart of its innovative future," Thukral said tagging information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw who had called out Meta chief for his patently false remarks on a popular podcast on Friday.

On Tuesday, chairman of parliamentary committee on IT and Communications, Nishikant Dubey, said his panel would summon Meta India, which would have to apologise for the false statement of its CEO.

Incumbents in 20 countries lost polls after Covid, but India was not among them.

15/01/2025

Patiala: Further intensifying their stir against the Centre in support of their various demands, a 'jatha' of 111 farmers wearing black clothes started their fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border.

The group, who is holding the protest in solidarity with farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, held prayers before commencing the fast. Heavy police force has been deployed at the border on Haryana side. The 'jatha' plans to sit on the hunger strike for an indefinite period.

Early morning, farmers were seen cleaning the area. Meanwhile, Dallewal's fast-unto-death reached the 51th day on Wednesday with farmer leaders saying he was having difficulty in drinking water.

His body is still not accepting water and is moving towards "multi-organ failure", which is worrisome, they said.

The farmers had earlier said Dallewal had not been eating anything and was just surviving on water.

Doctors attending to Dallewal said his health is "deteriorating" every day. His ketone level is on the higher side and muscle mass has decreased, they said.

Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said a group of 111 farmers will sit on a fast-unto-death from Wednesday at 2 pm. Wearing black clothes, they will squat near the police barricading peacefully.

The farmers are very emotional and they believe that they will sacrifice themselves before Dallewal's sacrifice, he said.

Farmer leaders lashed out at the Centre for not paying heed to farmers' demands including a legal guarantee to minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

Dallewal, who is the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), has been on an indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana since November 26 last year over the farmers' various demands including seeking a legal guarantee on MSP for crops.

Dallewal has so far refused to take any medical aid despite his prolonged fasting, which has caused his health to worsen.

A group of farmers from Kaithal district of Haryana reached the Khanauri border point in support of Dallewal. The farmers, under the banner of SKM (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 last year after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces.

15/01/2025

Chandigarh :- To promote eco-friendly transportation in the city, the UT Administration aims to procure 358 electric buses in two years. Flagging off 60 new ordinary buses of the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) on Makar Sankranti today, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria emphasised that the launch of the initiative on such a significant day makes it even more special.

“The step is a major milestone in strengthening and modernising public transport in Chandigarh,” he said.

The Governor highlighted CTU’s efforts to promoting eco-friendly transportation and announced that the administration aims to make the CTU fleet 100% electric by 2026-27. He added that this will not only reduce diesel consumption but also significantly improve the city’s air quality. So far, the administration has included 80 electric buses in the fleet, resulting in a saving of 29.81 lakh litres of diesel and a reduction in 7,872 metric tonnes of carbon emissions. Under the PM E-Bus Scheme, 100 more electric buses will soon be added to the fleet.The 60 new buses come equipped with modern features such as an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), smart card facility and integration with the Tri-City Mobile App. These technologies will allow passengers to check live location of buses, besides schedule and fare details, making their travel more convenient and efficient.

Addressing CTU staff, the Governor suggested that all employees open their salary accounts in same bank. He explained that this would provide them with better insurance facilities, reduce administrative workload for the department and enhance their financial security.With the fleet expansion, the CTU now has 684 buses. Among these, 438 buses serve urban and suburban routes, while 220 operate on long-distance routes.

The Governor congratulated the CTU for receiving national awards, attributing the achievement to the department’s efficient management. He urged citizens to make greater use of public transport to contribute to environment protection and traffic management.

Senior officials from the Chandigarh Administration, including Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, Transport Secretary Ajay Chagti and Transport Director Pradyuman Singh, attended the event.The CTU has launched its services to religious destinations such as Khatu Shyam and Salasar Dham in Rajasthan, Ayodhya, Mathura, Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand and Manali in Himachal Pradesh.

It also operates buses to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. With total 146 routes, the CTU has daily ridership of nearly 1.43 lakh passengers with the buses covering nearly 1.42 lakh km.

15/01/2025

Muktsar :- Former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday promised to make all kind of sacrifices for the Panth, Punjab and the Punjabiyat as he urged the Sikh community to forge a bond with his party once again.

During his 20-minute address at a Maghi Mela rally here, Sukhbir spread out his ‘kurta’ from the stage and said he “owns up the responsibility” if his late father — former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal — and he committed any mistakes.

“I ask the Sikh community that if you are annoyed with me for any reason, let’s rebuild our bond,” Sukhbir said stressing that he stands for the state’s peace and communal harmony.This was the first major SAD event after the Akal Takht’s punishing decree in early December forced the party to accept Sukhbir’s resignation from its chief’s post.The highest temporal seat for the Sikhs had held him and several party leaders guilty of religious misconduct during SAD’s decade-long rule from 2007-17.
The later part of the rule was marred by incidents involving the desecration of religious texts, an emotive issue that spiralled into the SAD’s decline from once a dominant outfit in the state politics to a pale shadow of its former standing.

Sukhbir’s remarks have come as the party is struggling to fill the political vacuum left by its decline after the Sikh community drifted from it in recent years.

Trying to strike an emotional chord with the community, Sukhbir — surrounded by his security personnel — entered the rally venue with folded hands while greeting the party workers and others there. He also sat on the floor for a moment among them.He also launched a no-holds-barred attack against jailed Khalistan sympathiser and Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha MP Amritpal Singh, urging the public to beware of him and his party.

“Ask them if they have faith in the Akal Takht. They are traitors of the Sikh Panth. Their agenda is to push the state, especially the youth, into the jaws of fratricidal bloodshed,” he added.

He also alleged that anti-Panthic forces had always targeted his father, who “served the Sikh community more than anybody else”.

“Following his death, they are after me. It hurts,” Sukhbir said. He once again claimed innocence in cases involving the desecration of religious texts during his party’s government in 2015.

Sukhbir said he apologised to the Akal Takht and accepted its punishment as this was the “only way” to end the controversy surrounding the sacrilege cases. “Our party had held a meeting before I admitted everything. We had all answers to the questions, but we thought that the politics over the sacrilege incidents that had trapped our community for 10 years will end only this way,” he said.

Speaking on the occasion, SAD spokesperson and senior leader Daljit Singh Cheema trashed charges of defying the December 2 edict of the temporal seat.

He said the party was unable to accept the Akal Takht-constituted panel for the reorganisation drive as it would have led to the de-recognition of the party.SAD’s acting president Balwinder Singh Bhunder was the last to speak.

Former Muktsar MLA Kanwarjit Singh Rozy Barkandi said the crowd proved that people want Sukhbir as their leader.

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