Overview

• The accused was identified as Manjit Singh, also known as Billa, a resident of Koulpur village in the Ramgarh area of Samba district.
• Police allege he used inflammable oil to set the Guru Granth Sahib on fire at a local gurdwara late Tuesday night.
• An FIR has been filed under relevant legal provisions, and Ramgarh police have taken the suspect into custody.
• The incident prompted demonstrations by local members of the Sikh community with demands for stern action.
• Jammu IG Shiv Kumar Sharma appealed for cooperation with law enforcement and urged people not to heed rumours as the investigation continues.