Punjab: Buses for pilgrims vandalised, SGPC demands action

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami condemned the incident and called it a “sad and unfortunate” attempt to disrupt facilities meant for devotees

Buses operated by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to ferry pilgrims to the Golden Temple and nearby holy shrines were vandalised late last night.

Dhami has urged the local police to take the incident seriously and demanded a thorough investigation to ensure strict punishment for the culprits. (HT)

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami condemned the incident and called it a “sad and unfortunate” attempt to disrupt facilities meant for devotees.

Dhami stated that these free transit vehicles assist thousands of domestic and international visitors daily. He added that targeting vehicles associated with the Guru Ghar reflects a mean mentality. The SGPC has launched its own internal inquiry into the matter.

Dhami has also urged the local police to take the incident seriously. He demanded a thorough investigation to ensure strict punishment for the culprits. Local police officials said they are scanning CCTV footage from the area to identify the culprits.