Amritsar: A suspected devotee who was being seen moving in the Guru Ramdas Sarai (inn) of Golden Temple, turned violent and in fit of anger attacked the SGPC employee without any provocation which left visiting devotees to Golden Temple stunned .
Confirming the incident, SGPC secretary Partap Singh said that he was being seen moving around aimlessly for the last three days, the alleged accused turned violent and attacked the SGPC employee with iron rod when he was asked about his antecedents.
Singh stated that today an attacker entered Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas around 12 noon and suddenly launched an assault on devotees and sewadars using an iron rod.
As a result of this brutal attack, three devotees who were from Mohali, Bathinda and Patiala, along with two sewadars of Sri Darbar Sahib, sustained injuries. Alarmingly, one sewadar and a devotee from Bathinda have suffered severe head injuries. The injured individuals were immediately admitted to Sri Guru Ramdas Hospital at Vallah in a critical condition, where all necessary medical arrangements are being provided by the organization.
He said that due to swift response and surveillance footage from the CCTV cameras installed within the Sri Darbar Sahib complex, the attacker and one of his accomplices was apprehended and handed over to the police. Now, it is imperative that the police administration conducts a rigorous investigation to expose the culprits and the forces behind this brutal act.
Expressing deep concern, Partap Singh lamented that such incidents appear to be part of a deliberate conspiracy aimed at disturbing the peace at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, a sacred site revered for its universal message of humanity. He further warned that attempts are being made to instill fear among global Sikh devotees regarding the sanctity and safety of this holy site.
Reiterating his appeal to the government and law enforcement agencies, the SGPC Secretary emphasized that there should be no leniency in taking action against the perpetrators. The SGPC demands a swift and transparent investigation to ensure justice and strict punishment to culprits.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has strongly condemned the shocking attack on devotees and sewadars (attendants) at Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas of Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib. SGPC has urged the police administration to take immediate and stringent action against the culprits and to disclose their identities to the public.
SGPC Secretary said that the incident as potentially part of a larger conspiracy and called for a thorough police investigation to uncover the truth.
