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Five Arrested for Stone‑Pelting at Gurdwara Manji Sahib, SGPC Issues Rumour Warning
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 06:11 AM
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Police detained five individuals for hurling stones at Gurdwara Manji Sahib. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the incident.
Police in Punjab arrested five persons suspected of throwing stones at the historic Gurdwara Manji Sahib, an act that disrupted worshippers and caused damage to the holy premises. The suspects were taken into custody after the incident was reported by temple authorities and local residents.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which oversees Sikh places of worship, issued a statement urging the community to refrain from circulating rumors or unverified details about the stone‑pelting. The committee emphasized that misinformation could inflame tensions and hamper the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the arrested individuals will face charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for vandalism and disturbing religious peace. The SGPC also pledged cooperation with the police to ensure a swift legal process and to restore normalcy at the gurdwara.
The incident has drawn attention to the need for heightened security at religious sites, especially during periods of heightened communal sensitivity. Authorities have indicated that additional patrols will be deployed around major gurdwaras to prevent similar occurrences.
No injuries were reported, and worship resumed after the area was cleared and the damaged sections were secured. The SGPC called for unity and calm among the Sikh community while the investigation proceeds.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which oversees Sikh places of worship, issued a statement urging the community to refrain from circulating rumors or unverified details about the stone‑pelting. The committee emphasized that misinformation could inflame tensions and hamper the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the arrested individuals will face charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for vandalism and disturbing religious peace. The SGPC also pledged cooperation with the police to ensure a swift legal process and to restore normalcy at the gurdwara.
The incident has drawn attention to the need for heightened security at religious sites, especially during periods of heightened communal sensitivity. Authorities have indicated that additional patrols will be deployed around major gurdwaras to prevent similar occurrences.
No injuries were reported, and worship resumed after the area was cleared and the damaged sections were secured. The SGPC called for unity and calm among the Sikh community while the investigation proceeds.