SGPC President’s Vehicle Attacked in Mohali, No Injuries

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami’s vehicle was attacked while he was on his way to Mohali-Chandigarh border. Singh was going to meet with the protestors at ‘Kaumi Insaaf Morcha’ when his vehicle was attacked, but he was unhurt in the altercation.

Harjinder Singh Dhami was headed to meet with the protestors at ‘Kaumi Insaaf Morcha’ on the Mohali-Chandigarh border. The protest is being held to demand the release of Sikh prisoners who have done more than their jail terms in different cases. On the way, near Phase VII YPS Chowk, his SUV was attacked, and stones were pelted at the vehicle by unidentified people, damaging the rear windscreen. Dhami and everyone in the vehicle managed to escape without any injuries.

Describing the incident, Dhami shared that when he was going to sit in his vehicle, some people gathered, created a ruckus, and damaged his vehicle. He also called the police in the area “mute spectators” for their lack of action. On the other hand, the representatives of the protest said that they did not invite the SGPC president to join the protest.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Badal condemned the attack and shared his views on Twitter. “Strongly condemn attack on SGPC president HS Dhami Ji at Gurudwara in Mohali. Attack is part of conspiracy of agencies bent on destroying SGPC & Sikh institutions. Khalsa Panth won’t allow such acts of cowardice to weaken its resolve to strive for early release of Bandi Singhs.”

Strongly condemn attack on SGPC president HS Dhami Ji at Gurudwara in Mohali. Attack is part of conspiracy of agencies bent on destroying SGPC & Sikh institutions. Khalsa Panth won't allow such acts of cowardice to weaken its resolve to strive for early release of Bandi Singhs. pic.twitter.com/yhPyY2GJSY

— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) January 18, 2023

The reason behind the attack is currently unknown and the police are looking into the matter. Reportedly, Badal demanded an independent judicial probe into the incident. He also stated that the AAP government in Punjab failed to provide adequate security to the head of the representative body of Sikhs.

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