Sucha Singh Langah now booked for hurting religious sentiments

On Thursday, Langah was excommunicated from the Sikh community by Akal Takht. The former minister booked for raping a woman from Gurdaspur on September 28

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So far, the police have not confirmed the authenticity of the viral video or arrest the persons who uploaded it on the social media.

The Gurdaspur police, which are probing a rape case against former Punjab cabinet minister Sucha Singh Langah, on Friday also booked him for hurting religious sentiments of Sikhs on a complaint by Balbir Singh Mushal, who heads a group of Sikhs called Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Committee.

On Thursday, Langah was excommunicated from the Sikh community by Akal Takht. The former minister booked for raping a woman from Gurdaspur on September 28. The woman had also submitted a video in a pen drive to the police to support her allegations. Later, a video went viral on the social media claiming it was same video submitted by the woman to the police.

So far, the police have not confirmed the authenticity of the viral video or arrest the persons who uploaded it on the
social media. However, Langah has now been booked for hurting religious sentiments on a complaint by Mushal whose group members had also attempted to attack the former minister in court premises on Wednesday.

“We have received the complaint which claims Langah’s act hurt religious sentiments of Sikhs. We have recorded statements and booked Langah under the section 295(a) of IPC,” said DSP (special branch) Gurbans Singh.
Police have recorded statements of Lakhwinder Singh, Harvinder Singh and Shamsher Singh, all activists of Satikar Committee. All three belong to Adhian village of Gurdaspur.

“We have given the complaint on the basis of the rape case registered against him. Allegations in FIR are enough to suggest he violated Sikh code of conduct despite being a Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandak Committee member. At the same time, a video that has gone viral captures his immoral conduct,” said Mushal.

The police, however, say they have not watched the viral video as yet. “We have not watched the video as yet. But we can book Langah on the basis of the complaint that me1ntions about a viral video,” said an officer. SSP H S Bhullar also said he had not watched any of the two videos. Langah, during his appearance at a Chandigarh court, had claimed the person in the viral video was not him.

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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