Sikh bodies seek answers from SGPC over handling of Chawla rape case

Sikh bodies question SGPC handling of Chawla rape case

Sikh bodies, including the umbrella organization Akal Purakh Ki Fauj, have asked the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) to explain who brought the woman involved in the Chawla rape case to Punjab, arranged her travel and tickets, facilitated her prolonged stay in SGPC‑managed sarais and authorized an SGPC vehicle and driver for her. Sikh bodies seek answers from SGPC regarding the handling of the Chawla rape case.

Details of the alleged irregularities

The umbrella body asked the SGPC to clarify several specific actions: who arranged the woman’s entry into Punjab, who organized her travel and ticketing, who facilitated her extended stay in SGPC‑managed sarais, and who granted permission for an SGPC vehicle and driver to be used.

Calls for clarification

The organisations have urged the SGPC to provide a detailed account of the decisions and individuals involved, emphasizing the need for accountability in the case’s handling. The query highlights concerns about the transparency of the SGPC’s handling of sensitive cases. The matter remains unresolved, with the SGPC yet to respond publicly to the raised concerns.

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