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AAP submits memorandum to Akal Takht over police entry dispute at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM
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A dispute erupted over police entry into Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Amritsar, prompting the Aam Aadmi Party to hand a memorandum to the Akal Takht.
Police attempted to enter the premises of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Amritsar, sparking a controversy among the Sikh community and local authorities. The entry was perceived as a breach of the sanctity of the holy site, leading to protests and calls for clarification.
In response, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) prepared a formal memorandum outlining its concerns and the perceived violation of religious norms. The party handed this document to the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of Sikhism, seeking its intervention.
The Akal Takht is expected to review the memorandum and advise on appropriate measures to safeguard the sanctity of the gurdwara while addressing law‑enforcement requirements. No further developments have been reported as of now.
In response, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) prepared a formal memorandum outlining its concerns and the perceived violation of religious norms. The party handed this document to the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of Sikhism, seeking its intervention.
The Akal Takht is expected to review the memorandum and advise on appropriate measures to safeguard the sanctity of the gurdwara while addressing law‑enforcement requirements. No further developments have been reported as of now.