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Religion
SGPC to Hold Special Program for Prisoners' Release and Parole, Aug 27-29
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 07:37 PM
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The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee announced a three‑day special program from August 27 to 29 to facilitate the release and parole of the prisoners known as ‘Bandi Singhs’.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has scheduled a dedicated three‑day programme running from 27 to 29 August. The initiative is aimed at securing the release and granting parole to a group of detainees referred to as the “Bandi Singhs”.
Details about the legal status of the prisoners have not been disclosed, but the SGPC’s announcement indicates that the committee will coordinate with relevant authorities to process the parole applications during the event. The programme is expected to involve senior SGPC officials and legal representatives who will oversee the procedural aspects.
The event will be hosted in Amritsar, the headquarters of the SGPC, underscoring the religious body’s role in addressing the concerns of its community members. Observers note that the move reflects the committee’s ongoing engagement in matters that intersect religious welfare and legal redress.
Details about the legal status of the prisoners have not been disclosed, but the SGPC’s announcement indicates that the committee will coordinate with relevant authorities to process the parole applications during the event. The programme is expected to involve senior SGPC officials and legal representatives who will oversee the procedural aspects.
The event will be hosted in Amritsar, the headquarters of the SGPC, underscoring the religious body’s role in addressing the concerns of its community members. Observers note that the move reflects the committee’s ongoing engagement in matters that intersect religious welfare and legal redress.