This is an archive article published on April 18, 2025
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Akal Takht Jathedar condemns attack on Granthi Jeet Singh
“Such acts are a grave insult to Punjab’s culture and values, where Granthi Singhs have always been treated with respect,” Jathedar Gargajj said, calling for measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Jathedar Gargaj condemned the assault and assured the family that “Sri Akal Takht Sahib stands with them and will support them at every level”. (File Photo)
Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Thursday met Granthi (priest) Jeet Singh and his mother, who were admitted to the Sultanpur Lodhi District Civil Hospital after an alleged assault and demanded strict police action against the accused.
According to the victims’ family, Granthi Jeet Singh and his elderly mother suffered serious injuries after they were allegedly assaulted by some individuals involved in “drug trafficking” when Granthi objected to them parking their vehicle on the gurdwara premises.
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Jathedar Gargaj condemned the assault and assured the family that “Sri Akal Takht Sahib stands with them and will support them at every level”.
“Such acts are a grave insult to Punjab’s culture and values, where Granthi Singhs have always been treated with respect,” Jathedar Gargaj said, calling for measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Jathedar Gargaj also spoke with Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora, urging him to take strict action..
Dal Khalsa submits blueprint on Jathedar system
A detailed blueprint outlining reforms related to the appointment, removal and responsibilities of the Takht Jathedars submitted to SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami by the Dal Khalsa recently recommends the formation of a “Khalsa Darbar” to frame clear rules on the Jathedar system, ensuring community-wide consultation and consensus.
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On Thursday, Dal Khalsa leaders said the blueprint was the result of years of discussions among Sikh scholars, religious-political thinkers, and committed members of the Panth.
Dal Khalsa leaders expressed concern over “Jathedars, the spiritual heads of the five Sikh Takhts, being appointed and removed at the discretion of political forces that control the SGPC”, and emphasised that “the Jathedars should be accountable only to the Sikh Panth and must remain free from political and administrative interference”.
Spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh said the role of the Jathedars has a “global impact on the Sikh community and should not be determined solely by the SGPC”.
Jathedar Gargaj condemned the assault and assured the family that “Sri Akal Takht Sahib stands with them and will support them at every level”. (File Photo) 
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