Will contest bail to Sajjan, says SGPC

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Tribune News Service

Amritsar, December 22

The SGPC is contemplating filing an appeal — as an immediate move — against the anticipatory bail granted to Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for his alleged involvement in 1984 anti-Sikh riots. SGPC chief Kirpal Singh Badungar said that the SGPC would appeal to get the bail quashed.

After being chosen for the top post again, the 16 resolutions taken up by Badungar included the demand for strict action against the conspirators of the sacrilege incidents and perpetrators of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Meanwhile, the enactment of All-India Sikh Gurdwara Act has been put on hold by the SGPC.

Taking a u-turn on the implementation of the Act, Badungar said that no such move was on the agenda.

The issue had gained momentum recently when Badungar had issued a statement that the SGPC would strive hard to get it implemented. “We have no immediate plans to initiate this matter. The reason is that no demand has come from any quarter about it till date. If we get any request from any Sikh body, the SGPC will think about it. We will proceed only as per the sentiments of the Sikh Panth,” he said.