Holy book’s pages torn in Amritsar village

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, July 24

A case of sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib was reported at Jahangir Gurdwara village on the outskirts of the city here yesterday.

The incident occurred when some unidentified persons entered the gurdwara and allegedly tore a few pages of the holy book, the police said.

An SGPC official said at least 12 pages were torn and the miscreants had attempted to set them on fire. A match box was also recovered from the spot which didn’t work, apparently, due to moisture, he said.

The SGPC has taken the damaged book in its possession.

SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar asked the administration to nab the culprits and bring them to justice. Cabinet minister Gulzar Singh Ranike urged the residents to offer voluntary service for the security of Guru Granth Sahib.

A case has been registered against unidentified persons.