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ZEE5 removes ‘Satluj’ after govt cites security, IT Rules; SGPC and SAD slam move | Bollywood News

ZEE5 removes ‘Satluj’ after govt cites security, IT Rules; SGPC and SAD slam move | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 7, 2026 04:04 AM IST OTT platform ZEE5 has removed actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh-starrer film ‘Satluj’ after receiving a notice from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), citing security issues and obligations under the IT Rules 2021, it is learnt. The film, which was stuck with the Central Board of Film Certification for more than three years, was released uncut on ZEE5 on Friday and removed on Sunday evening. The development gave way to a furious debate with political parties and the SGPC pushing for the release of the film and the actor-singer saying that he “had a feeling that something like this would happen”. The film is based on the life of Punjab-based human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who disappeared in 1995. In 2005, four Punjab Police personnel were convicted for his abduction and murder and sentenced to seven years in prison. Two years later, the Punjab and Haryana High Court enhanced their sentence to life imprisonment. OTT content is not regulated by the CBFC, but covered under the …

Missing Saroops Probe: SGPC ‘withholding vital records’, police tells HC, day after Dhami said SIT exceeding jurisdiction | Chandigarh News

Missing Saroops Probe: SGPC ‘withholding vital records’, police tells HC, day after Dhami said SIT exceeding jurisdiction | Chandigarh News

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4 min readChandigarhMay 28, 2026 03:38 AM IST The Punjab Police Wednesday informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) was not cooperating in the investigation into the FIR pertaining to the missing 328 sacred saroops of the Guru Granth Sahib. The submission was made before Justice Vinod S Bhardwaj in a status report filed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Harminder Singh Sandhu who is also a member of the Special Investigation Team probing the alleged disappearance of the sacred saroops. In the report, it has been submitted that the investigating agency “has addressed more than 14 letters to the SGPC seeking relevant information and records”. “However, the SGPC has neither provided the requisite record nor cooperated with the investigating agency”. It was further submitted that SGPC was wilfully withholding vital records and information required for the investigation into the matter. In the report, the police further submitted that the apex gurdwara body has only supplied only “partial records” and is “deliberately” not furnishing the material sought by the SIT …

Punjab: SGPC strips secretary of gurdwara mgmt charge

Punjab: SGPC strips secretary of gurdwara mgmt charge

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Days after the illegal sale of land belonging to Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali surfaced, the SGPC has removed secretary (general administration) Partap Singh from his charge of management of major gurdwaras. The charge has been transferred from Partap to junior officer and additional secretary Gurinder Singh Mathrewal. (Gurminder Singh/HT) The charge, given under Section 85 (management of certain gurdwaras) of the Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925, has been transferred from Partap to junior officer and additional secretary Gurinder Singh Mathrewal, SGPC officials privy to the matter confirmed. The secretary’s remaining functions remain unchanged. The move comes amid an ongoing inquiry into the authenticity of the purported SGPC authorisation letter allegedly bearing the secretary’s forged signature. Earlier this week, Punjab police had booked seven people, including gurdwara manager Rajinder Singh, for selling the land, measuring 44 marlas (2.2 kanals) in Sainimajra village, IT City, Sector 101, for a negligible ₹1.32 crore using fake documents. According to the FIR, the gurdwara manager in connivance with the other co-accused prepared forged authority letter of the SGPC by putting the …

Seven booked for ‘selling SGPC land’ on the basis of fake authority letter | Chandigarh News

Seven booked for ‘selling SGPC land’ on the basis of fake authority letter | Chandigarh News

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2 min readMohaliFeb 8, 2026 10:51 PM IST A serious case of alleged fraud involving the sale of 44-marla land belonging to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) through forged documents has come to light. The Sohana police has booked seven accused under multiple sections for allegedly selling the land of Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Mohali, on the basis of a fake authority letter. The accused have been identified as Rajinder Singh, a resident of Sector 44A Chandigarh; Gurinder Singh, Talwinder Singh, Satveer Singh, Baljinder Singh and Jaswant Singh, all residents of IT City Mohali; and Jagtar Singh, a resident of Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Sector 62 of Mohali. According to a complaint submitted by SGPC secretary Partap Singh to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mohali, the accused allegedly conspired and prepared a forged authority letter, dated October 15, 2025, carrying fake signatures of the secretary. On the basis of this fabricated document, the land was reportedly registered on December 2, 2025. The complaint stated that Rajinder Singh, who was serving as manager of Gurdwara Amb …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Takht, SGPC express anguish over acquittal

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Takht, SGPC express anguish over acquittal

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Akal Takht acting jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, on Thursday asked the government to clarify who was responsible for the killing of Sikhs during the 1984 riots. Family member of the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case victim speaks to the media as Rouse Avenue Court acquits former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in the case. Reacting to the acquittal, the jathedar said that although Sajjan Kumar is still serving sentences in two Sikh cases and will remain in jail, his acquittal in one case raises serious questions about the sincerity and seriousness of the government’s investigating agencies. “His acquittal is tantamount to rubbing salt into the wounds of the Sikh community,” Gargaj said, adding that the victims kept pleading for justice, but their claims were ignored by the investigating agencies. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said the acquittal is a grave injustice to the victim families who have been waiting for justice for nearly 41 years “The court’s decision has caused deep mental anguish to the victim’s families who have been fighting a long and painful battle …

Video Of Youth Washing Hands, Feet In Golden Temple’s Amrit Sarovar Goes Viral; SGPC Condemns Act | India News

Video Of Youth Washing Hands, Feet In Golden Temple’s Amrit Sarovar Goes Viral; SGPC Condemns Act | India News

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Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 07:09 IST SGPC condemned a viral video of a youth washing in Amrit Sarovar, announced a probe, and urged respect. The youth apologized; SGPC will verify it. Screengrab of the viral video. (X/@MeghUpdates) The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) strongly condemned a viral video showing a youth washing his hands and feet in the Amrit Sarovar at the Golden Temple, calling it a violation of the Sikh code of conduct. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami announced a probe and appealed to visitors to respect the shrine’s ‘maryada’ (code of conduct). Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that all religions must be respected, and acts like those seen in the video from the Darbar Sahib should be avoided, as they hurt the faith and sentiments of other religious communities. “We should respect all religions. The video of the Darbar Sahib… You should not hurt the faith of other religions like this,” he said. A video showing a Muslim man wearing a cap (taqiyah) rinsing his mouth with Sarovar water at the Sri …

SGPC chief slams AAP govt over registration of FIR in 328 missing ‘saroops’ case| India News

SGPC chief slams AAP govt over registration of FIR in 328 missing ‘saroops’ case| India News

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Chandigarh, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Saturday lashed out at the A government over the registration of FIR in the case of 328 missing ‘saroops’ of the Guru Granth Sahib, accusing it of interfering in the administrative rights of the apex gurdwara body with the sole purpose of gaining “political mileage” out of it. SGPC chief slams AAP govt over registration of FIR in 328 missing ‘saroops’ case Criticising the Bhagwant Mann government for registering the case, Dhami asserted that being the president of the apex gurdwara body, he would not allow any kind of government interference in the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee jurisdiction. On the question of why the SGPC was not cooperating in the police investigation in the missing ‘saroops’ case, Dhami said the SGPC is an elected constitutional body under the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925, asserting that the entire issue only concerns the jurisdiction of the SGPC. The Aam Aadmi Party leaders have been asking the SGPC to cooperate with the Punjab Police, which is probing the matter. The police on …

FIR on missing saroops: Top clergy asks AAP govt to stop meddling in internal matters of Sikhs

FIR on missing saroops: Top clergy asks AAP govt to stop meddling in internal matters of Sikhs

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Amritsar, Days after Punjab Police registered an FIR regarding the 328 missing ‘saroops’ of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh clergy on Sunday asked the Aam Aadmi Party government to stop meddling in their internal matter or face action according to ‘Panthic’ traditions. FIR on missing saroops: Top clergy asks AAP govt to stop meddling in internal matters of Sikhs The five Singh Sahiban, or the heads of five Sikh temporal seats, asserted that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee is the democratically elected Panthic organisation of Sikhs, and according to the Constitution of India, no government can directly or indirectly interfere in the internal affairs of any religion. The Singh Sahiban held a key meeting at the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takht Sahib to deliberate on matters, including the missing sacred saroops, making of films on Sikh subjects, and conducting Anand Karaj at non-gurdwara venues. Amritsar Police on December 7 registered a case against 16 people, including a former SGPC chief secretary, in connection with the disappearance of the saroops in 2020. The SGPC had earlier …

Bharti Singh’s husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa is a Hindu or Muslim? Comedian was once trolled because…

Bharti Singh’s husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa is a Hindu or Muslim? Comedian was once trolled because…

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Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa are among the most beloved couples on television. The couple has recently brought a baby into their life. Bharti and Harsh are excited to welcome another son into their family. Nonetheless, a desire of Bharti’s remains unmet: she wished for a daughter. Reports indicate that Bharti was preparing for a shooting spree when her water broke unexpectedly, requiring her to be hospitalized. She delivered a baby boy. Bharti and Harsh had a son already. The family of the couple is celebrating at this time. Amid this festive mood, fans are keen to learn about Bharti and Harsh’s private life. We will share information about Harsh Limbachiyaa’s religion and the family background of Bharti. Harsh was born on January 30, 1987. What religion does Harsh Limbachiyaa follow? He is a prosperous screenwriter, producer, and television presenter. He has written for the shows Comedy Circus Ke Tansen, Comedy Nights Bachao, and Comedy Nights Live. He also wrote dialogues for the film PM Narendra Modi and lyrics for the title-track of the film …

Dhruv Rathee Shares AI Video On Sikh Gurus, SGPC Alleges Distortion Of Facts

Dhruv Rathee Shares AI Video On Sikh Gurus, SGPC Alleges Distortion Of Facts

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Last Updated:May 19, 2025, 16:19 IST The SGPC condemned YouTuber Dhruv Rathee’s video titled “The Sikh Warrior Who Terrified the Mughals,” uploaded on Sunday night. The video is 24 minutes and 37 seconds long. Dhruv Rathee. (Instagram) The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has strongly condemned a recent video by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee titled “The Sikh Warrior Who Terrified the Mughals”. The video was uploaded on Rathee’s YouTube channel on Sunday night and runs for 24 minutes and 37 seconds. Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal condemned the video and said that such portrayals violate the Sikh rehat maryada, which prohibits visual representations of Guru Sahiban and have deeply hurt the sentiments of the community. “The lack of respectful language and misleading narratives further aggravate this issue.” Badal also urged all content creators to exercise utmost caution and sensitivity when producing material related to Guru Sahiban or Sikh history. “Respect for religious traditions and accurate historical representation are non-negotiable. I request the immediate removal of the offending content and call for responsible storytelling that …