Overview
- Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj issued the notice accusing Mann of wounding Sikh sentiments through remarks on the Sikh Rehat Maryada and the principle of dasvandh.
- The summons directs an in-person appearance at 10 am on January 15 at the Akal Takht secretariat because, as a patit Sikh, he cannot appear on the Takht platform.
- The statement referenced circulating videos alleging sacrilege with images of Sikh Gurus and Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, with authenticity yet to be verified.
- The move represents a rare summons for a sitting Punjab chief minister, with the acting Jathedar also criticizing the government over delays and alleged politicisation of sacrilege cases.
- A related police track is active over 328 missing saroops of the Guru Granth Sahib, with an FIR against 16 people and the arrest of accused Satinder Singh Kohli after his anticipatory bail was dismissed.