Chandigarh: A large number of sangats gathered in large numbers to protest against the sacrilege incident at Gurdwara Sri Kotwali Sahib yesterday staged a sit-in in front of Morinda city police station.
Markets in the city remained closed for the second day as a mark of protest. Traffic has been halted at Kurali T-point by the assembled sangat.
Meanwhile, MLA Dr. Charanjit Singh also spoke to the sangat sitting on the dharna and appealed to lift the dharna, but the sit-in continued till the news was written. A five-member committee has been formed by the Gurdwara Committee to pursue the matter. The SGPC sought strict punishment for accused in this case and also appeared people to maintain peace.
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami said that Sri Guru Granth Sahib is highly respectful for the Sikhs, but it is sad that the incidents of disrespect/sacrilege are not stopping. He said that due to lax action taken by the government against the accused persons in the past, the courage of such forces is increasing.