Incidents Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib

Hearing of Criminal Complaint Against Badals for Beadbi Incidents and Behbal Kalan Firing Adjourned to Nov. 1

After Charanjit Sharma, Now Sumedh Saini Moves High Court Against Justice Ranjit Singh Commission’s Report

AAP Prepones Hunger Strike To Join Bargari Gathering on October 7

Kotkapura Police Takes Remand of 3 Dera Followers in Janam Sakhi Beadbi Case

Punjab Ministers Continue to Pay Lip Service on Justice Ranjit Singh Commission Report

103 Seconds Interaction on Beadbi Issue Tells It All

Sikh Pracharaks Group Hand Over Condemnation Letter to SGPC

Sikh Council UK Facilitates Panthic Meeting: Resolutions Adopted Regarding Beadbi Panel Report, Rahul Gandhi’s Denial of Sikh Genocide

Copy of Supplementary Final Report of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission

HS Phoolka Serves Ultimatum to 5 Cabinet Ministers to Ensure SIT on Behbal Kalan Firing Case

Police on Alert in Punjab as AAP Rebels and SAD (Badal) to Hold Protests Today

Legal Experts Express Divergent Views on Punjab Govt’s Ability to Withdraw Be adbi Cases from CBI

Punjab CM Announces Police SIT For Probe Into Beadbi & Police Firing Incidents [Official Statement]

CBI Probe Discarded, SIT to Investigate; Minister Bajwa Termed Sumedh Saini Killer, Demanded Arrest

Badals All Acts of Manoeuvring to Save Their Skin Reflect Their Guilty Consciousness: Dal Khalsa

Justice Ranjit Singh Commission Submits Final Report; Punjab Govt. Still in Reserve Mode

Confidential Report of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission on Beadbi Cases Leaked

Copy of Leaked Status Report by SIT on Role of Dera Sauda Sirsa in Beadbi Cases

Sikh Groups Want Government to Name Sumedh Saini in Behbal Kalan Firing FIR

Bargari Beadbi and Behbal Kalan Firing Cases: Punjab Govt. Lacks Political Will to Act Against Culprits

Incidents Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib

SCI Dismisses CBI Plea In Beadbi Cases on Ground of Delay in Filing SLP

February 20, 2020

The Supreme Court of India (SCU) today (Feb. 20) dismissed the CBI's plea challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court order by which it had last year refused to interfere with the Punjab government decision to take back all Beadbi cases from the CBI.

Sikh Group Condemns RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat for ‘Hindu Rashtra’ Speech

October 11, 2019

Dal Khalsa leaders Hardeep Singh Mehraj and Paramjeet Singh Tanda declared "Punjab will oppose such sinister designs of RSS and won't become part of Hindu rashtra".

Amrinder Singh Takes U-Turn Over ‘Clean Chit’ to Badals in Beadbi Issue

September 25, 2019

A day after a media outlet quoted Punjab CM Amarinder Singh saying that Badals were not responsible for 'Beadbi' incidents that took place in Punjab in 2015, the Congress leader has taken a U-turn.

Charges Framed Against Dera Sauda Followers in a Beadbi Case

September 12, 2019

A Faridkot court has framed charges against Dera Sauda Sirsa followers in case FIR number 89/2018 (police station Kotkapur. Punjab police DIG Ranbir Singh Khattra disclosed that the case pertains to recovery of a Janam Sakhi, 25 shells of used bullets and a written chit from dera follower Mahinderpal Bittu's house.

CBI Takes U-Turn In Bargari Case: Says It Want to Probe “Unanswered Angles”

August 27, 2019

Fifty-three days after filing a closure report in Bargari beadbi cases of 2015, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday (August 23) took a U-turn and filed an application in the special CBI court, Mohali, saying it wants to re-probe the case.

CBI and Sukhbir Badal Have Common Interest To Help Dera Sauda Sirsa

July 30, 2019

Taking exception over the CBI closure report and the shared stand by Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) president Sukhbir Singh Badal in the Bargari beadbi case, the Dal Khalsa said it looks both (CBI and Sukhbir Singh Badal) have same interests to help Dera Sauda Sirsa to come clean out of the sin of beadbi.

Sukhbir Badal ‘Endorses’ Clean Chit by CBI to Dera Sirsa Followers in Beadbi Cases

July 29, 2019

In what could be seen as act of endorsing the clean chit given by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in its closure report submitted to its special court in Mohali in the cases related to beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) chief and Ferozpur MP Sukhbir Singh Badal has stated that the report has made it apparent that persons were arrested by Police during Congress regime in these cases illegitimately.

Badals Have Double Tongue and Twin Face: Dal Khalsa on SAD (B) Outcry Against CBI Closure Report

July 19, 2019

In a scathing attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal)’s history of somersaults in recent times, the Dal Khalsa has observed that Badals speak for Panth when out of power and their conduct is anti-Panth when in power.

CBI Files Closure Report in Bargari and Burj Jawahar Singh Wala Beadbi Cases

July 13, 2019

India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly filed the closure report in the three cases related to Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib in the special CBI court, Mohali.

CM Amarinder Singh Orders Fact Finding Inquiry Into Beadi Accused’s Killing

June 22, 2019

Mahinderpal Bittu, a Dera Sauda Sirsa follower who was main accused behind the Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib at Bargari, Malke and Gurusar Jalal was reportedly killed in a jail in Nabha.

Bargari Beadbi Case Chief Accused Mahinderpal Bittu Killed in Nabha Jail

June 22, 2019

As per reports emanating from Nabha, Bargari Beadi case's chief accused Mahinderpal Bittu was killed in New Nabha jail today.

Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib at Hathoa Village in Malerkotla; Sikhs Outraged

May 12, 2019

An incident of beadbi of Guru Grath Sahib is reported from village Hathoa near Malerkotla. The incident was reportedly first noticed the Granthi of Gurdwara Sahib who in early hours on Sunday (May 12) found that the lock of the gate of Gurdwara Sahib was broken and smoke was coming out from the Gurdwara Sahib.

Faridkot Sessions Court Deny Anticipatory Bail to Ex-MLA Mantar Brar

March 22, 2019

Faridkot District and Sessions Judge Harpal Singh yesterday (March 21) dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former SAD (Basal) MLA Mantar Singh Brar in a case related to Saka Kotkapura 2015.

Bargari & Behbal Kalan: Ummranangal and Other Top Cops Re-summoned by SIT

February 12, 2019

A special investigation team (SIT) of the Punjab Police, which is investigating the incidents of beadbi of the Guru Granth Sahib and the subsequent police firing on Sikh sangat at village Behbal Kalan in 2015, has re-summoned top officials of the police and civilian administration on February 12 (Tuesday).

Amarinder Singh Govt. Protecting Bargari and Behbal Kalan Culprits: Justice (Retd.) Zora Singh

January 9, 2019

Former judge and the chairman of the one-man commission constituted by then SAD (Badal)-BJP government in Punjab, Justice (Retd.) Zora Singh has accused Amarinder Singh led Punjab government of protecting the culprits of Beadbi incidents at Bargari; as well as cops who killed two Sikhs at Behbal Kalan.

SGGS Satikar Committee UK Statement on Beadbi Incident at Gurdwara Sahib Hounslow (London)

December 14, 2018

The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Committee regarding an incident which took place at Gurdwara Sahib in Hounslow (London) and which resulted in beadbi of Guru Granth Shaib.

Arrested in Beadbi Cases, Dera Followers Were Running Businesses in SGPC Owned Shops

November 12, 2018

The administration of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhdandak Committee (SGPC) has once again come under serious questions after it is revealed that some Dera Sauda Sirsa followers were running businesses in SGPC owned shops in Bhagta Bhai town.

Three Dera Sauda Sirsa Followers Arrested in Malke (Moga) Beadbi Case

October 30, 2018

The special investigation team (SIT) of Punjab Police led by deputy inspector general (DIG), Ludhiana range, Ranbir Singh Khatra, has reportedly arrested three Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) followers yesterday (Oct. 29) in Malke (Moga) beadbi case.

India’s NSA Ajit Doval is Playing with Sikh Sentiments in Beadbi Cases: Bir Davinder Singh

October 15, 2018

Sikh sangat in large numbers converged at Bargari on Sunday to mark shaheedi day of Bhai Krishan Bhagwan Singh (Niamiwala) and Bhai Gurjeet Singh (Sarawan), who were killed by the Punjab police on October 14, 2015.

Darbar-E-Khalsa Commemorates Kotkapura Firing Incident

October 14, 2018

Amidst tight security arrangements and police restrictions, members of the Darbar-E-Khalsa organizations and representatives of other Sikh bodies and Aam Aadmi Party gathered at Kotkapura to commemorate 2015 police firing incident.

Hearing of Criminal Complaint Against Badals for Beadbi Incidents and Behbal Kalan Firing Adjourned to Nov. 1

October 11, 2018

The Court of Judicial Magistrate Sumit Sabharwal on Tuesday (Oct. 9) recorded the statement of a complainant in a criminal case filed against former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal.

After Charanjit Sharma, Now Sumedh Saini Moves High Court Against Justice Ranjit Singh Commission’s Report

October 11, 2018

Punjab’s former Director-General of Police (DGP) Sumedh Singh Saini has reportedly moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court against Justice Ranjit Singh Commission's report.

AAP Prepones Hunger Strike To Join Bargari Gathering on October 7

October 5, 2018

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday (Oct. 4) announced to prepone its hunger strike programme to October 6.

Kotkapura Police Takes Remand of 3 Dera Followers in Janam Sakhi Beadbi Case

October 1, 2018

Kotkapura city police have arrested Mahinderpal Bittu and two other Dera Sauda Sirsa followers in a case related to beadbi of religious literature.

Punjab Ministers Continue to Pay Lip Service on Justice Ranjit Singh Commission Report

September 7, 2018

Some cabinet ministers of the Congress government continue to pay their lip service to Justice Ranjit Singh Commission's report on cases related to beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib and police firing at Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan in 2015.

103 Seconds Interaction on Beadbi Issue Tells It All

September 5, 2018

The question here is that when Badals and Amarinder Singh have arrived on same pitch on Beadbi issues, who is behind it ‘from across the border’ or ‘from within the borders’?

Sikh Pracharaks Group Hand Over Condemnation Letter to SGPC

September 3, 2018

Activists of a newly formed group 'Darbar-E-Khalsa' today held an Ardas samagam in front of the Akal Takht Sahib. After performing the Ardas, the group formed by Sikh pracharaks also handed over 'condemnation letter' to the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC).

Sikh Council UK Facilitates Panthic Meeting: Resolutions Adopted Regarding Beadbi Panel Report, Rahul Gandhi’s Denial of Sikh Genocide

September 3, 2018

Sikh Council UK facilitated a community wide meeting of representatives from Sikh Gurdwaras and organisations at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick 2nd September 2018.

Copy of Supplementary Final Report of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission

September 2, 2018

Justice Ranjit Singh Commission had submitted the first part of his final report on incidents of beadbi at village Burj Jawaharsingh Wala, Bargari, Gurusar, Mallke and incident of police firing at Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan to Punjab CM on 30 June 2018.

HS Phoolka Serves Ultimatum to 5 Cabinet Ministers to Ensure SIT on Behbal Kalan Firing Case

September 1, 2018

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Dakha MLA H S Phoolka today served ultimatum to five Cabinet Ministers of the Punjab government to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to initiate probe against former CM Parkash Singh Badal and former DGP Sumedh Saini in Behbal Kalan firing case.

Police on Alert in Punjab as AAP Rebels and SAD (Badal) to Hold Protests Today

September 1, 2018

The police force has reportedly been put on high alert across the state in wake of protests call by two political opponent groups in the Punjab.

Legal Experts Express Divergent Views on Punjab Govt’s Ability to Withdraw Be adbi Cases from CBI

August 30, 2018

Divergent opinion has come up with regard to Punjab government's ability to withdraw investigation of cases related to beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib at Burj Jawarahar Singh Wala and Bargari villages in 2015.

Punjab CM Announces Police SIT For Probe Into Beadbi & Police Firing Incidents [Official Statement]

August 28, 2018

Punjab government today announced to take back investigation of Beadbi cases from the CBI and hand it over to a proposed Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Punjab police.

CBI Probe Discarded, SIT to Investigate; Minister Bajwa Termed Sumedh Saini Killer, Demanded Arrest

August 28, 2018

Punjab state assembly today discussed the report of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission. Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) staged walkout taking a plea that they were being not allotted enough time.

Badals All Acts of Manoeuvring to Save Their Skin Reflect Their Guilty Consciousness: Dal Khalsa

August 23, 2018

In a statement issued yesterday (Aug. 23) the Dal Khalsa reasserted that as so-called pardon to dera sirsa head, sacrilege incident at Bargarhi and firing at Behhbal Kalan and Kotkapura was held when Punjab was under Badals rule, hence the Shriomani Akali Dal led by Badals can’t escape from the responsibilities.

Justice Ranjit Singh Commission Submits Final Report; Punjab Govt. Still in Reserve Mode

August 16, 2018

Justice (Retd.) Ranjit Singh today submitted his final report to Punjab chief minister. Justice Ranjit Singh has been heading one man commission probing incidents of beadbi and police firing at Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan.

Confidential Report of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission on Beadbi Cases Leaked

August 14, 2018

The report of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission into cases related to beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib at Burj Jawahar Singh Wala and Bargari villages and police firing at Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan was leaked today.

Copy of Leaked Status Report by SIT on Role of Dera Sauda Sirsa in Beadbi Cases

August 14, 2018

A leaked copy of status report submitted to the Punjab government by Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by DIG Ranbir Singh Khattra on SIT investigation into incidents related to Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib confirms that Dera Sacha Sauda (Sirsa) was behind these incidents.

Sikh Groups Want Government to Name Sumedh Saini in Behbal Kalan Firing FIR

August 13, 2018

Sikh groups on Sunday reportedly handed over memorandums to three Congress MLAs in Jalandhar and demanded that former Punjab police chief Sumedh Saini and other cops identified by Justice (Retd.) Ranjit Singh Commission should also be named in the FIRs regarding firing at Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura.

Bargari Beadbi and Behbal Kalan Firing Cases: Punjab Govt. Lacks Political Will to Act Against Culprits

August 5, 2018

The Punjab Government led by Capt. Amarinder Singh seems undecided on how to proceed after submission of first part of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission's report. Justice (Retd.) Ranjit Singh handed over first portion of his final report to Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder Singh on June 30.