SGPC accuses Punjab SIT of overstepping mandate in ‘holy saroops’ case
The SGPC has raised concerns about the Punjab SIT's investigation into the case of 328 missing holy 'saroops', claiming it has overstepped its mandate. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami stated that the SIT's inquiries into the organization's internal matters are unwarranted and undermine the Sikh community's constitutional status. He emphasized that the SGPC has cooperated fully with the investigation but criticized the SIT for seeking irrelevant financial information.
- ▪The SGPC accused the Punjab SIT of overstepping its mandate in the investigation of missing holy 'saroops'.
- ▪SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami stated that the SIT's actions undermine the Sikh community's constitutional status.
- ▪The SIT has been demanding financial records and information unrelated to the case of the 328 holy saroops.
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The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which oversees the administration of historical Gurdwaras on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) objected to the conduct of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the Punjab government to probe the case involving 328 missing holy ‘saroops’ in 2020, accusing the SIT of overstepping its mandate and unwarrantedly meddling in the organization’s internal and administrative matters.SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami in a statement said that “under the guise of investigation, attempts are being made to undermine the constitutional status of the Sikh community’s premier religious institution, which cannot be accepted under any circumstances.”He said that the SGPC, from the very beginning, has cooperated with the investigation team with complete…
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