‘Punjab Police ill-trained to handle online hate speech cases against Sikhs’: SGPC questions DGP claim that 120 police personnel given advanced training

According to Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandak Committee, the Punjab Police are not trained enough to deal with organised hate crime and speeches against Sikh community, its principles, and SGPC.

The SPC said that so far no concrete action has been taken on the number of complaints filed to Amritsar police by SGPC members, despite concrete evidence.

Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC) has questioned the efficiency of training being imparted to police officials to tackle online hate speeches as Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Saturday said that the police were gearing up to tackle new-age crimes.

DGP posted a video on ‘X’ and said that Punjab Police was gearing up to tackle new age crimes.

“28 new Cybercrime Police Stations have been notified and established across #Punjab. 120 police personnel have been given advanced training in cybercrime investigation. @CyberCrimePbInd is working round-the-clock to take immediate action against #CyberFraud,” the DGP stated.

Reposting the DGP video on X later in the day, SGPC said, “Respected @DGPPunjabPolice Mr Gaurav Yadav Ji, it was long needed that @PunjabPoliceInd start taking serious action in cases of cyber crime with some initiatives. But as per our experience so far while dealing with Punjab Police, in organised hate crime and speech against Sikh community, SGPC, its office-bearers & Sikh principles, it seems state police officers are not trained enough to deal with such cases.”

The Sikh body pointed out that a number of social media using hate mongers with known and unknown identities, ghost accounts are using foreign land as safe haven to spread hatred against Sikh community in Punjab and India besides provoking enmity between communities. The SPC said that so far no concrete action has been taken on the number of complaints filed to Amritsar police by SGPC members, despite concrete evidence.

“Hate is also spread from within the country from verified known and unknown handles having large reach, but it seems the state police have no plan to stop and tackle it. Hope the SGPC complaints are acted upon at the earliest,” said SGPC in the post.

Kamaldeep Singh Brar

Kamaldeep Singh Brar is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, primarily covering Amritsar and the Majha region of Punjab. He is one of the publication's key reporters for stories involving the Akal Takht, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), and the sensitive socio-political issues of the border districts. Core Beats & Specializations Religious & Panthic Affairs: He has deep expertise in the internal workings of the Akal Takht and SGPC, frequently reporting on religious sentences (Tankhah), Panthic politics, and the influence of Sikh institutions. National Security & Crime: His reporting covers cross-border drug smuggling, drone activities from Pakistan, and the activities of radical groups. Regional Politics: He is the primary correspondent for the Majha belt, covering elections and political shifts in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His work in late 2025 has been centered on judicial developments, local body elections, and religious controversies: 1. Religious Politics & Akal Takht "Akal Takht pronounces religious sentences against former Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh" (Dec 8, 2025): Covering the historic decision to hold the former Jathedar guilty for granting a pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in 2015. "YouTube suspends SGPC’s channel for a week over video on 1984 Army action" (Nov 20, 2025): Reporting on the digital friction between global tech platforms and Sikh religious bodies. "As AAP govt grants Amritsar holy tag, a look at its fraught demand" (Nov 28, 2025): An analytical piece on the long-standing demand for declaring Amritsar a "holy city" and its political implications. 2. Crime & National Security "Mostly Khalistanis on Amritpal’s hit list: Punjab govt to High Court" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on the state government's claims regarding jailed MP Amritpal Singh orchestrating activity from prison. "Punjab man with links to Pakistan’s ISI handlers killed in encounter" (Nov 20, 2025): Detailing a police operation in Amritsar involving "newly refurbished" firearms likely sent from across the border. "15 schools in Amritsar get bomb threat emails; police launch probe" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering the panic and police response to mass threats against educational institutions. 3. Political Analysis & Elections "AAP wins 12 of 15 zones in SAD stronghold Majitha" (Dec 19, 2025): Highlighting a significant shift in the 2025 rural elections where the Akali Dal lost its grip on a traditional fortress. "Tarn Taran bypoll: woman faces threats after complaining to CM Mann about drug menace" (Nov 9, 2025): A ground report on the personal risks faced by citizens speaking out against the illegal drug trade in border villages. "AAP wins Tarn Taran bypoll, but SAD finds silver lining" (Nov 14, 2025): Analyzing the 2025 assembly by-election results and the surprising performance of Independents backed by radical factions. 4. Human Interest "Two couples and a baby: Punjab drug addiction tragedy has new victims" (Nov 20, 2025): A tragic investigative piece about parents selling an infant to fund their addiction. "Kashmiri women artisans debut at Amritsar’s PITEX" (Dec 8, 2025): A feature on financial independence initiatives for rural women at the Punjab International Trade Expo. Signature Beat Kamaldeep is known for his nuanced understanding of border dynamics. His reporting often highlights the "drug crisis in the underprivileged localities" (like Muradpur in Tarn Taran, Nov 9, 2025), providing a voice to marginalized communities affected by addiction and administrative neglect. X (Twitter): @kamalsbrar ... Read More

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