May 5th 2024.
In Ferozepur, a tragic incident took place on Saturday at a gurdwara, where a 19-year-old boy was brutally beaten to death. According to the police, the cause of this horrific incident was an alleged sacrilege that occurred inside the gurdwara. The victim, Bakshish Singh, hailing from Talli Gulam village, is said to have entered the premises of the gurdwara in Bandala village and tore some pages from the holy book of the Sikhs - the Guru Granth Sahib.
Bakshish's father, Lakhwinder Singh, revealed that his son was mentally disturbed and was under treatment for the same. As per the police, an FIR has been registered against Bakshish for the alleged sacrilege. However, Lakhwinder has appealed to the authorities to also take action against the perpetrators who mercilessly took his son's life.
It is reported that Bakshish tore the pages and tried to flee, but he was caught by some individuals. As the news of the incident spread, villagers gathered at the gurdwara and subjected the youth to a brutal thrashing. Sadly, Bakshish succumbed to his injuries and passed away, leaving his family and the entire community in shock and mourning.
The police have registered an FIR against Bakshish under section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code, based on a complaint filed by Lakhvir Singh, chairman of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Committee. Additionally, an FIR has also been filed by Bakshish's father against unidentified persons. This tragic incident has also caught the attention of Giani Raghbir Singh, the Jathedar of the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, who expressed his deep sorrow over the sacrilege that occurred in Ferozepur.
He stated that Bakshish's death is a result of the failure to punish the culprits and provide them with exemplary punishment according to the law. The Jathedar also urged the Sikh community to socially and religiously boycott the family of the youth and not allow his last rites to be performed in any gurdwara. He further added that such incidents of sacrilege have been happening for a long time, and it is a well-planned conspiracy.
The Jathedar strongly criticized the government's law enforcement, stating that it has not been successful in preventing such incidents or punishing the guilty. He described the sacrilege in Ferozepur as a devastating event that has deeply hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community. He emphasized that for Sikhs, there is nothing more sacred than Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and such heinous acts of sacrilege have a severe impact on their souls and minds.
In conclusion, the Jathedar expressed his concern over the failure of the law and order system to fulfill its duty, which has resulted in people taking matters into their own hands. He called for justice to be served and for strict measures to be taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. The loss of Bakshish's life is a tragic reminder of the importance of respecting all religions and their holy scriptures. May his soul rest in peace. PTI
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