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Compiled by UNITED SIKHS Timeline : Sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Eternal Guru of Sikhs, in Punjab - Updated 12:30pm IST on September 05, 2016. 1. June 02, 2015: Saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji stolen from the Gurdwara Sahib at village Burj Jawahar Singh Wala, district Faridkot.(Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is more than just a scripture of the Sikhs, for the Sikhs treat this Granth (holy book) as their living Guru) http://dailysikhupdates.com/breaking-saroop-of-guru-sahib-stolen-in-punjab-village/ 2. September 24, 2015: Posters were pasted on the walls of Baba Dhodha Samadh (ਬਾਬਾ ਢੋਡਾ ਦੀ ਸਮਾਧ), Near Gurdwara Sahib at village Buraj Jawahar Singh Wala on intervening night of 24 and 25 September. This is the same village from where Saroop was stolen. (Verified by Sikh Siyasat News) Notices found on the Gurudwara walls threatening to disrespect Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. (See second paragraph: http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/13/sikh-sangat-hardens-stance- against-beadbi-of-guru-granth-sahib-in-kotkapura-village/ ) 3. October 12, 2013: ‘Angs’ (Pages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji are called ‘angs’ by Sikhs with respect) found torn and thrown in streets at village Bargari near Kotkapura. Sikhs launch protest. Sikh preachers including Bhai Panthpreet Singh Ji and Bhai Ranjit Singh join the protest. http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/tension-in-faridkot-town-after-pages-of- holy-book-found-torn/145307.html 4. October 13, 2015: Police lathicharge on protesters demanding action against persons involved in sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji near Moga. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/13/police-lathicharge-on-sikh-sangat-near-moga-sikh- bodies-criticise-punjab-govt/

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Timeline : Sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Eternal Guru of Sikhs, in Punjab - Updated 12:30pm IST on September 05, 2016.

1. June 02, 2015: Saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji stolen from the Gurdwara Sahib at village Burj Jawahar Singh Wala, district Faridkot.(Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is more than just a scripture of the Sikhs, for the Sikhs treat this Granth (holy book) as their living Guru)

http://dailysikhupdates.com/breaking-saroop-of-guru-sahib-stolen-in-punjab-village/

2. September 24, 2015: Posters were pasted on the walls of Baba Dhodha Samadh (ਬਾਬਾ ਢੋਡਾ ਦੀ ਸਮਾਧ), Near Gurdwara Sahib at village Buraj Jawahar Singh Wala on intervening

night of 24 and 25 September. This is the same village from where Saroop was stolen. (Verified by Sikh Siyasat News)

Notices found on the Gurudwara walls threatening to disrespect Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. (See second paragraph: http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/13/sikh-sangat-hardens-stance-against-beadbi-of-guru-granth-sahib-in-kotkapura-village/ )

3. October 12, 2013: ‘Angs’ (Pages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji are called ‘angs’ by Sikhs with respect) found torn and thrown in streets at village Bargari near Kotkapura. Sikhs launch protest. Sikh preachers including Bhai Panthpreet Singh Ji and Bhai Ranjit Singh join the protest. http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/tension-in-faridkot-town-after-pages-of-holy-book-found-torn/145307.html

4. October 13, 2015: Police lathicharge on protesters demanding action against persons involved in sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji near Moga. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/13/police-lathicharge-on-sikh-sangat-near-moga-sikh-bodies-criticise-punjab-govt/

Sikh congregation hardens stance against sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/13/sikh-sangat-hardens-stance-against-beadbi-of-guru-granth-sahib-in-kotkapura-village/

5. October 14, 2015: Kotkapura tense after police action against Sikh sangat leads to clash. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/14/kotkapura-tense-after-police-action-against-sikh-sangat-leads-to-clash/

Firing by Police at Kotkapura kills 2 (Gurjeet Singh and Krishan Avtar Singh, many injured.) http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/14/kotkapura-police-firing-critically-injurred-bathinda-sikh-youth-admitted-to-dmc/ http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/14/punjab-police-kill-two-sikhs-in-firing-at-behbal-kalan/

http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/14/kotkapura-kand-sikhs-killed-in-police-firing-at-behbal-kalan-identified/

CM announces judicial enquiry, SIT and 1 crore for lead in sacrilege cases. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/14/after-police-kills-two-sikhs-badals-announce-judicial-inquiry-sit-and-1-crore-for-lead-on-beadbi-case/

6. October 15, 2015: FIR is lodged against them sikh preachers. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/14/after-police-kills-two-sikhs-badals-announce-judicial-inquiry-sit-and-1-crore-for-lead-on-beadbi-case/

Copy of FIR http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/16/copy-of-kotkapura-fir-against-bhai-panth-preet-singh-baba-ranjit-singh-dhadrian/

Judicial Commission set up to probe sacrilege in Punjab. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/judicial-commission-set-up-to-probe-sacrilege-in-punjab/1/499984.html

7. October 16, 2015: Sikh Bodies observe Punjab Bandh over Kotkapura killings. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/16/pictorial-sikh-bodies-observe-punjab-bandh-to-protest-against-kotkapura-killings/

US bodies condemn handling of Kotkapura incident by Punjab Government. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/16/us-sikh-bodies-condemn-handling-of-kotkapura-protests-by-punjab-government/

Sukhbir badal orders withdrawal of cases against Sikh demonstrators. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/16/sukhbir-badal-orders-withdrawal-of-all-police-cases-against-sikh-demonstrators/

Sukhbir badal orders suspension of former Faridkot SSP. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/16/sukhbir-badal-orders-suspension-of-former-faridkot-ssp-charanjit-sharma/ Sikh preachers released by police. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/16/bhai-panthpreet-singh-baba-dhadrianwale-released-by-police-along-with-other-sikhs/

8. October 17, 2015: Police never stopped firing even when we picked up dead, eyewitnesses tell media. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/17/behbal-kalan-firing-police-never-stopped-firing-even-when-we-picked-up-dead-eyewitnesses-tell-media/

Protests across Punjab, Harayana, UP, Rajasthan. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/17/sikh-anger-spreads-as-govt-fails-to-nail-the-culprits-of-beadbi-protests-held-across-punjab-haryana-up-rajashtan/

Sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Tarn Taran, Kohrian(Faridkot) and Mishriwala (Ferozpur). http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/17/tarn-taran-tense-after-sacrilege-of-guru-granth-sahib/

9. October 18, 2015: Sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Ghawaddi in Ludhiana. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/18/situation-tense-after-beadbi-of-guru-granth-sahib-at-ghawaddi-in-dehlon-area-of-ludhiana/

Sikh Preachers announce fresh strategy for protest. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/18/bhai-panthpreet-singh-baba-ranjit-singh-ors-announce-fresh-strategy-for-protests-against-beadbi-of-guru-granth-shaib/

10. October 19, 2015: Sikh Panelist protests against Sacrilege incidents and Punjab crisis on BBC Live show. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/19/uk-sikh-panelist-attempted-to-protest-against-lack-of-media-coverage-on-violence-against-sikhs-in-punjab-during-bbc-live-show/

Woman detained in Ludhiana over sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (video). http://www.punjabspectrum.news/2015/10/2625

Pakistani Sikhs protest against sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib Ji in India. www.dawn.com/news/1214171

11. October 20, 2015: CM calls emergency meeting. Paramilitary forces deployed in Amritsar, Ludhiana and Jalandhar. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Punjab-unrest-CM-calls-emergency-meet-paramilitary-deployed-in-Amritsar-Ludhiana-and-Jalandhar/articleshow/49465361.cms

Sacrilege incident reported near Bathinda. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/20/gurusar-jalal-tense-after-beadbi-incident-ripped-angs-of-guru-granth-sahib-found/

Sukhbir Badal announces cancellation of Kabaddi World Cup 2015

http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/kabaddi-world-cup-to-be-held-in-punjab-cancelled-due-to-unrest-in-state_1812398.html

Two arrested in sacrilege incidents, Police claims in clouds. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/20/police-arrest-two-for-bargari-beadbi-police-claims-under-clouds/

[Special Report on the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH10S6J3hrw]

12. October 21, 2015: Police uncovers suspects behind sacrilege, Foreign Hand in the incidents.

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/police-uncover-foreign-hand-behind-sacrilege/148780.html

Punjab Police Fabricates Case Upon Critically Injured Rupinder Singh in Bargadi Beadbi Case

https://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/21/breaking-punjab-police-fabricates-case-upon-critically-injured-rupinder-singh-in-bargadi-beadbi-case/#.VidiDH4rLIU

Global Minorities Alliance Human Rights Group Speaks Up to Support Sikhs in Punjab

https://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/21/global-minorities-alliance-human-rights-group-speaks-up-to-support-sikhs-in-punjab/#.VidiEX4rLIU

World view: India’s Punjab State is ‘on the boil’ over violent Sikh Protest. http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/10/21/world-view-indias-punjab-state-is-on-the-boil-over-violent-sikh-protests/

13. October 22, 2015: Sikh leaders consider Police theories in case of Bargari arrests unreliable. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/22/police-theory-about-arrest-of-youth-in-bargari-beadbi-case-unreliable-sikh-leaders/

Clarity on claims by Police. http://www.punjabspectrum.co/news/badal-media-and-punjab-police-arrests-exposed/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=197&v=ulXH7QqWJxM

Alleged foreign hand in incident reveals identity, Say they sent money for medical aid. http://dailysikhupdates.com/foreign-hand-reveals-his-identity-and-speaks-out/

More details on Rupinder Singh’s case. Truth about the arrested youth. Villagers claim they are innocent. https://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/22/video-more-details-on-rupinder-singhs-arrest-in-guru-granth-sahib-beadbi-case/

AAP leaders meet Home Minister Rajnath Singh over the issue. Called for National Integration Council meeting on the issue. http://www.yespunjab.com/punjab/news/item/77642-aap-leaders-meet-rajnath-discuss-punjab-violence

Bhai Daljit Singh(former president of Sikh Students Federation) refutes police theories behind arresting youth. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/22/bhai-daljit-singh-refutes-police-theory-about-arrest-for-bargari-incident-calls-for-panthic-unity/

FIR registered against Police responsible for opening Gun Fire on Sikhs. https://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/21/fir-registered-against-police-responsible-for-opening-gun-fire-on-sikhs/#.VinGL34rLIU

Protest in London in front of Indian High Commision, Turns violent, Police blames protesters. https://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/22/breaking-london-police-desecrate-nishan-sahib-blame-protesters-for-turning-violent/#.VinGL34rLIU

Canadian Sikhs’ in Toronto to organise Candle Light Vigil and ‘Ros’ March on October 25, 2015 - Decided in a meeting a Gurudwara Guru Nanak Mission Center, Brampton.

14. October 23, 2015: Protesters continue blockade at Harike Bridge

https://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/23/sikh-protesters-express-dissent-with-leadership-to-continue-blockade-of-harike-bridge/#.VinGHX4rLIU

Behbal Kalan Firing: No FIR uploaded on website

http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/23/behbal-kalan-firing-faridkot-police-did-not-upload-fir-against-police-on-website/

20 Sikh Protesters arrested in London

http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52585#

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders face wrath of youth at Kapurthala Gurudwara, escape barefooted

http://www.yespunjab.com/sikh/issues/item/77689-sad-leaders-face-wrath-of-sikh-youth-escape-barefooted-from-kapurthala-gurdwara

Kejriwal (Delhi’s CM) to visit families of Kapurthala victims. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52586#jump0

Sikh Sangat of Malaysia to submit Memorandum of Punjab Despair to Indian HIgh Commision on October 27, 2015. https://www.facebook.com/UNITEDSIKHS.org/videos/vb.314853454314/10153328949889315/?type=2&theater

15. October 24, 2015: Arvind Kejriwal visits Punjab; asks Punjab govt. to release protesters falsely charged and arrested in Sacrilege case.

http://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/24/arvind-kejriwal-visits-punjab-asks-govt-to-release-protesters-fabricated-in-sacrilege-cases/#.ViytOHrtmko

Amritsar district SAD(Badal) head and PEDA chief resign over multiple issues in Punjab.

http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/24/amritsar-district-badal-dal-head-and-peda-chief-resigns/

Akali Dal to face complete boycott at Yuba City Nagar Kirtan 2015

http://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/24/akali-dal-to-face-complete-boycott-at-2015-yuba-city-nagar-kirtan-in-california/#.ViytD3rtmko

Gurpreet Singh of Hong Kong refutes Police claims in Bargardi arrests. http://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/24/bargadi-arrests-hong-kong-resident-gurpreet-singh-refutes-claims-by-the-police/#.ViytIHrtmko

DGP Sumedh Saini Removed. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52639#jump0

16. October 25, 2015: Antim Ardas of ‘martyrs’ of Bargari incident today. Sikh Organizations to announce new course of action. News flash at babushahi.com

Zee TV chairman appeals for peace and harmony in Punjab. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52633#jump0

Sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at village Ghurial, Jallandhar. Two culprits caught. https://www.facebook.com/SikhChannel840/posts/10153093791732791

17. October 26, 2015: Rupinder Singh and Jaswinder Singh Panjgaraian sent to Faridkot jail. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/26/panjgaraian-sikh-brothers-sent-to-faridkot-jail-tortured-in-custody/

Bhai Pinderpal Singh’s katha program cancelled by SGPC. http://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/26/sgpc-cancels-bhai-pinderpal-singhs-katha-program/#.Vi5Fc3qqqko

No decoration and crackers at Golden Temple on this Diwali. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52691&newssection=sarkardarbar#jump0

18. October 27, 2015:

Rupinder Singh shifted to PGI Chandigarh. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/27/rupinder-singh-panjgarian-shifted-from-jail-to-pgi-chandigarh/

UK Sikhs announce widespread opposition to visiting Indian PM. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/27/uk-sikhs-call-indias-bluff-and-announce-widespread-opposition-to-visiting-indian-pm/ 19. October 28, 2015: Sikh bodies announce to hold march at Red Fort on November 1, 2015.

www.yespunjab.com/sikh/issues/item/77989-guru-granth-sahib-sacrilege-sikh-bodies-to-hold-march-at-red-fort-on-nov-1

20. October 29, 2015: Punjab Police seeks lie detection exam in case of Rupinder Singh and Jaswinder Singh, couldn’t produce evidence against them. http://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/29/failing-to-produce-evidence-against-rupinder-singh-and-his-brother-punjab-police-seeks-lie-detection-exam/#.VjIiFPkrLWI

World Sikh Summit 2015 on November 01, 2015 in UK. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/29/world-sikh-summit-in-uk-on-nov-01-sikh-representatives-from-more-than-20-countries-to-participate-says-fso/

21. October 30, 2015: Police prevents Sikh Preachers from entering Chandigarh. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/30/police-prevents-sikh-pracharaks-from-entering-chandigarh-chandumajra-dhindsa-listen-to-demands/

Lawyers For Human Rights International (LFHRI) releases facts report on accussed brothers. http://dailysikhupdates.com/lfhri-releases-fact-finding-report-on-accused-brothers/

UK Police issues apology for brutality against Sikhs in Protests. http://dailysikhupdates.com/uk-police-issues-apology-for-brutality-against-sikhs-during-protests/

22. October 31, 2015: Sikh Preachers send a bowl of blood to Punjab CM after negotiations fail. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/10/31/sikh-pracharaks-send-bowl-of-blood-to-punjab-cm-after-negotiations-fail/

Lie Detector Test: Rupinder and Jaswinder seek time to respond. Court dismiss the request of Punjab Police. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52834&newssection=sarkardarbar#jump0

23. November 01, 2015: Sikhs stand in unity in front of UN in Geneva to address human rights violations against minorities in India. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/01/sikhs-stood-in-unity-in-front-of-united-nations-in-geneva-to-address-human-rights-violations-against-minorities-in-india/

24. November 02,2015: US Sikhs meet US State Department on Punjab crisis. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/02/u-s-sikh-groups-meet-with-u-s-state-department-on-panjab-crisis/

Faridkot sacrilege case handed over to CBI. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/02/faridkot-beadbi-cases-probe-handed-over-to-the-cbi/

Resolutions passed in North American Sikh Summit. Copy in link below: http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/02/copy-of-resolutions-adopted-during-north-american-sikh-summit-on-oct-31-2015/

Government set to release Panjgaraian brothers. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/02/punjab-government-set-to-release-rupinder-singh-jaswinder-singh/

Panjgaraian Sikh brothers released from jail. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/02/bargari-beabi-case-panjgaraian-sikh-brothers-released-from-faridkot-jail/

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, MLA Dera Baba Nanak, demands dismissal of cops who falsely framed Panjgaraian brothers. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52898&newssection=sarkardarbar#jump0

World Sikh Summit held in UK. https://www.sikh24.com/2015/11/02/world-sikh-summit-declares-badals-makkar-gadar-e-quam/#.VjiJt9IrJdg Resolutions passed:

1. Arrest, prosecution and maximum punishment for those responsible for sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib Ji and innocent sikhs like Rupinder Singh and Jaswinder Singh should be immediately released.

2. Arrest and prosecution of police officers responsible for the killing and beating of innocent Sikh protesters.

25. November 03, 2015: Rupinder Singh and Jaswinder Singh allege torture and intimidation by Punjab Police. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52932#jump0

Sikhs hold black flag protest demanding arrest of culprits. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52903#jump0 http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/desecration-of-guru-granth-sahib-sikh-bodies-hold-black-flag-protests-across-state-dont-block-roads/

Protesters dump black flags at door of official residence of Jathedar. http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/in-amritsar-protesters-dump-black-flags-at-jathedars-door/

Sacrilege of Gutka Sahib in Gurdaspur, SGPC employee held

http://dailysikhupdates.com/sgpc-employee-arrested-for-sacrilege-of-gutka-sahib/

26. November 04, 2015: Desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji reported in village Mall ke of Moga District. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52935#

A binding cover of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji found in village Bargari. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52950#jump0

27. November 05, 2015: Rahul Gandhi reaches KotKapura, meets families of firing victims. Capt. Amrinder Singh and PPCC President Pratap Singh Bajwa Accompany him. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52967#jump0

Sacrilege incident reported at village of Malliya (Tarn Taran)

http://www.firstpost.com/india/after-faridkot-and-moga-the-village-of-malliya-suffers-the-latest-sacrilege-incident-in-punjab-2496444.html http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/05/another-incident-of-beadbi-of-gurbani-in-tarn-taran/ http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=52996#jump0

Unidentified person takes responsibility of beadbi at Mall ke, Moga

http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/06/unidentified-person-takes-responsibility-of-beadbi-at-malke-caught-on-cctv-police-express-doubt/

28. November 07, 2015: Protests after desecration of Gutka Sahib at Jagraon. http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/protest-after-desecration-of-gutka-at-jagraon/story-7SE6xvDQ20J7vN7RNsYnqL.html

29. November 10, 2010: Desecration of Gutka Sahib reported at Village Gobindpura in District Mansa. http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/torn-pages-of-gutka-found-in-mansa-village/story-kU3v3jsccEj2KfJJvxOkhN.html

International Sangat to observe black Diwali. http://www.sikh24.com/2015/11/10/international-sikh-sangat-to-observe-black-diwali-due-to-ongoing-cases-of-sacrilege-in-punjab/#.VkLABvkrLWI

30. November 11, 2015: Black Diwali call receives huge response, several villages observe ‘Black Diwali’. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=53174#

31. November 12, 2015

No celebrations, Golden Temple sees high drama

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/no-celebrations-golden-temple-sees-high-drama/157539.html

32. November 15, 2015: Plans to gherao of ruling party leaders dropped. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/15/sikh-pracharaks-drop-plans-to-gherao-of-ruling-party-leaders/

Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale house-arrested. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/15/punjab-police-launches-crackdown-on-sikh-pracharaks-bhai-ranjit-singh-dhadrianwale-house-arrested/

33. November 16, 2015: Sacrilege report to be out in 4 months say Deputy CM. http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/cbi-probe-report-into-sacrilege-cases-to-be-out-in-4-months-sukhbir/story-XrGH9T5MGm73b4l2IA1gFN.html

Dhadrianwale not allowed to attend religious congregation Lehra Gaga. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=53305#jump0

Punjab Govt helping police personnel in Behbal Kalan police firing case. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/16/special-report-punjab-govt-protecting-police-personnel-in-behbal-kalan-police-firing-case-reveals-fir/

34. November 17, 2015: Unidentified persons booked for Sacrilege of Sukhmani Sahib Gutka Sahib near Bathinda on Saturday. http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/bathinda/unidentified-persons-booked-for-sacrilege-act/159061.html

Ahead of Sukhbir Badal visit, SGPC hands over 10 Lakh cheque to Behbal Kalan Firing Victims. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/17/ahead-of-sukhbir-badal-visit-sgpc-hands-over-10-lakh-cheque-to-behbal-kalan-firing-victims-kin/

Sukhbir Badal visits families of victims killed in Behbal Kalan firing. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=53335#jump0

Deputy CM offers jobs to one of family members of victims. Community center to be set up in memory of Gurjit Singh. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=53362#jump0 http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/17/behbal-kalan-firing-sukhbir-badal-offers-jobs-to-victims-families-sikh-youths-detained-by-the-police/

CBI takes up probe into three sacrilege incidents in Punjab.

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/cbi-takes-up-probe-into-three-sacrilege-incidents-in-punjab/159735.html

35. November 19, 2015: Sukhbir says sacrilege incidents are conspiracy to stoke communal fires in Punjab. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=53441#jump0

Punjab to offer 1.13lakh jobs and double security pensions. http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/punjab-to-offer-1-13-lakh-jobs-double-social-security-pensions/160499.html

36. November 20, 2015: ISI behind sacrilege incidents says Badal. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/isi-behind-punjab-sacrilege-incidents-says-badal/1/527330.html

Punjab cabinet approves life term for acts of sacrilege. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/punjab-cabinet-approves-life-term-for-acts-of-sacrilege/article7897918.ece

37. November 21, 2015: Tarn Taran police books 12 sikhs for alleged attack on SGPC ex-chief after he went Bath village after sacrilege incident of October 16, 2015. http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/11/21/tarn-taran-police-books-12-sikhs-for-alleged-attack-on-sgpc-ex-chief/

Sukhbir blames Rahul for encouraging secessionist forces to disturb peace in Punjab. http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=53483#jump0

38. November 24, 2015: Congress making political capital out of sacrilege cases, alleges Sukhbir. http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/cong-making-political-capital-out-of-sacrilege-cases-alleges-sukhbir/162135.html

39. November 26, 2015: Sukhbir should self-introspect and resign due to failure in stopping sacrilege cases in Punjab: Bajwa

http://www.babushahi.com/news-detail.php?id=53616#jump0

40. November 27, 2015: Fresh case of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji reported in Village Chahal near Patiala. https://www.sikh24.com/2015/11/27/holy-scripture-of-guru-granth-sahib-again-desecrated-in-patiala/#.Vlk-vfkrLWI

41. December 01, 2015: Behbal Kalan firing: 45 days on, judicial probe yet to start.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/behbal-kalan-firing-45-days-on-judicial-probe-yet-to-start/story-uB180h0KS2YKkMF711xu5M.html

Another incident of desecration of Gutka Sahib near Ambala, Sikh protest. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Sikhs-protest-over-desecration/articleshow/50005553.cms

42. December 03, 2015: Congress, Akali Spat in Lok Sabha over Desecration of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. http://www.ptinews.com/news/6809398_Cong--Akali-spat-in-LS-.html http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/punjab-govt-is-playing-with-sikh-emotions-to-divert-attention-from-farmers-suicides-ravneet-singh-bittu/ http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/cong-sad-spar-over-desecration-incidents-in-lok-sabha/story-iWbniLKAtDec1QIKGNF8OL.html http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20151203/2739782.html

43. December 04, 2015: 2 arrested in connection with incident of sacrilege. http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/2-arrested-in-connection-with-incident-of-sacrilege-115120401150_1.html http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/two-held-in-zira-desecration-case/story-8RoaW9w8FXKjy2Y29pGkzO.html

SAD-BJP not sincere on probing sacrilege and firing incidents: Congress

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sad-bjp-not-sincere-on-probing-sacrilege-firing-incidents-cong-115120401156_1.html

Pakistan’s ISI and Congress behind Punjab disturbances, says Sukhbir Badal http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pakistans-isi-and-congress-behind-punjab-disturbances-says-sukhbir-badal-1251131

Beadbi reported in Crawley Gurudwara, UK. Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s saroop were taken unceremoniously, without the wider consultation or knowledge of the local Sikh congregation. A member of the committee removed Guru Granth Sahib ji on his own, with socks, shoes, and no ‘tyar bar tyar’ (ever ready) sevadar to help with seva – as per protocol. https://www.sikh24.com/2015/12/04/exclusive-beadbi-in-crawley-gurdwara-uk/#.VmKD1_krLWI

44. December 06, 2015: Sacrilege accused nabbed in Jind

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/punjab-holy-book-desecration-accused-nabbed-in-jind-115120600832_1.html

45. December 10, 2015: Four cornered show of strength on December 15 at various places in Punjab.

SAD, Congress, AAP and Sikh radicals all set http://m.hindustantimes.com/punjab/now-sikh-radicals-jump-on-december-15-bandwagon/story-Rp5GIYL6QX0M1JQlU9Ob7H.html

Panthic pehredars to be designated in Gurudwaras to check Sacrilege incidents

http://m.timesofindia.com/city/amritsar/Soon-religious-guards-in-gurdwaras/articleshow/50132563.cms

Sukhbir pays obeisance at Bargari Gurudwara

http://m.timesofindia.com/city/chandigarh/Sukhbir-pays-obeisance-at-Bargari-gurdwara/articleshow/50120659.cms

46. December 15, 2015: SGPC announces security steps for Gurudwaras to prevent desecration incidents. https://www.sikh24.com/2015/12/15/sgpc-announce-security-steps-for-gurdwaras-to-prevent-desecration-incidents/#.VnEJLfl97WI

47. December 18, 2015:

Desecration Row: Sikh Activists Resolve To Continue Struggle Until Culprits Arrested

https://www.sikh24.com/2015/12/17/desecration-row-sikh-activists-resolve-to-continue-struggle-until-culprits-arrested/#.VnOUVxV97WI

Faridkot sacrilege: 2 months on, inquiry panel reaches villages

http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/faridkot-sacrilege-2-months-on-inquiry-panel-reaches-villages/story-OKVXPfzdCFt21ftbGL9kRO.html

48. January 20, 2016: Khadoor Sahib MLA Who Resigned After “Beadbi” Incidents May Not Contest By-poll https://www.sikh24.com/2016/01/20/breaking-khadoor-sahib-mla-who-resigned-after-beadbi-incidents-may-not-contest-by-poll/#.VqHTfip97WI

50. January 21, 2016: After Akal Takht Punj Pyare, Harmandir Sahib Ardas Sevadar Rebels Against Punjab Government https://www.sikh24.com/2016/01/22/after-akal-takht-punj-pyare-harmandir-sahib-ardas-sevadar-rebels-against-punjab-government/#.VqHTdCp97WI

51. February 09, 2016: FARIDKOT, Punjab—In a bid to frame Sikh youth in the desecration cases across Punjab, the Punjab police have arrested an innocent Sikh youth Bhai Gurmukh Singh Bargari. Bhai Gurmukh Singh Bargari was abducted by the Punjab police in the morning some days ago and the police severely tortured him in police station of Mansa. https://www.sikh24.com/2016/02/08/punjab-police-torture-a-sikh-youth-in-desecration-case-for-protesting-against-sukhbir-badal/#.VrmBcfl97IU

52. February 12, 2016: Behbal Kalan firing: Cops skip panel hearing, suspended SSP turns up

http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/behbal-kalan-firing-cops-skip-panel-hearing-suspended-ssp-turns-up/story-BOPcgoZTHvAKNFHKYnHw8L.html

53. February 19, 2016: Behbal Kalan Firing - Markandey Katju headed People's commission raise serious questions about police role

http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/02/19/behbal-kalan-firing-markandey-katju-headed-peoples-commission-raise-serious-questions-about-police-role/

54. February 24, 2015: Desecration row: Sikh leaders to hold protest on Feb 27

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/bathinda/desecration-row-sikh-leaders-to-hold-protest-on-feb-27/200778.html

55. February 26, 2016: ‘Sarbat Khalsa’ organisers to form human chain on Feb 27

http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/sarbat-khalsa-organisers-to-form-human-chain-on-feb-27/story-usILbDZ1MfhxZlx9MPOxqL.html

56. February 29, 2016: US congressmen raise Beadbi and Behbal Kalan firing issue in letter to Narendra Modi http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/02/29/us-congressmen-raise-beadbi-and-behbal-kalan-firing-in-letter-to-narendra-modi/

57. March 13, 2016: Guru Granth Sahib ji desecrated in village near Amritsar, three held. http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/guru-granth-sahib-desecrated-in-village-near-amritsar-three-nabbed-sikh/story-hS0i1KNwMAw3ZGwAxC5M9L.html

58. March 16, 2016: Akal Takht Jathedar sees red in desecration incidents. http://m.timesofindia.com/city/amritsar/Akal-Takht-jathedar-sees-red-in-desecration-incidents/articleshow/51418171.cms

Majithia advocates capital punishment in sacrilege casesExpressing deep concern over a recent act of sacrilege of the Guru Granth Sahib, Punjab revenue minister Bikram Singh Majithia on Monday advocated capital punishment for the culprits under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. http://m.hindustantimes.com/punjab/slap-murder-charge-in-guru-granth-sahib-sacrilege-cases-punjab-revenue-minister-bikram-singh-majithia-sikhs-sikhism/story-DMMtvnbN0cCtzzWbYvKBFO.html

Attack bid on ‘bir’ sacrilege accused in Baba Bakala court complex

http://m.hindustantimes.com/punjab/attack-bid-on-guru-granth-sahib-sacrilege-accused-in-baba-bakala-court-complex-amritsar/story-LujZlInAvVIQuAu51DyM4N.html

59. March 22, 2016: Punjab brings law: life term for ‘sacrilege’ of Guru Granth Sahib

Leader of Opposition Charanjit Singh Channi sought the same proposed punishment for disrespect to other religions too. He was leaving the House with Congress members when the Bill was introduced. http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/now-life-imprisonment-for-anyone-who-causes-damage-to-guru-granth-sahib/ http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/03/22/clueless-culprits-bargari-beadbi-punjab-govt-enacts-life-term-beadbi-guru-granth-sahib/

60. March 26, 2015

Justice Katju Commission report released, holds Police guilty

http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/03/26/justice-katju-commissions-report-behbal-kalan-police-firing-released/ Full report at: http://www.lfhri.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=249:full-report-of-retd-justice-katju-commission-regarding-killing-in-behbal-kalan-punjab&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50

61. March 30, 2016: Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib Ji reported at village Jhander Kalan in Nawanshehr http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/03/30/beadbi-guru-granth-sahib-nawanshehr-gurdwara-govt-control/ 62. April 01, 2016: Behbal Kalan police firing: Zora panel summons IG Umranangal http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/behbal-kalan-police-firing-zora-panel-summons-ig-umranangal/story-wFoYyL8QUkxJrtja5yeftN.html

63. April 05, 2016: Sacrilege incident reported at village

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/sacrilege-incident-reported-at-village/218493.html Bir desecration: Use quality electrical wires, Makkar tells gurdwaras

http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/guru-granth-sahib-desecration-use-quality-electrical-wires-to-avoid-short-circuits-makkar-tells-gurdwaras-sikhs/story-qSHO5ZPvsxSS7tm9l8nwOK.html 64. April 08, 2016: Desecration of ‘birs’: Cong protests against beating up of youths by cops http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/desecration-of-birs-cong-protests-against-beating-up-of-youths-by-cops/story-aMXSZq6cpRs4vLDKm00q7I.html Sikh bodies welcome Behbal Kalan report

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/sikh-bodies-welcome-behbal-kalan-report/219259.html Sacrilege incidents and JNU row: BJP for strict action against those involvedBharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) district unit held its executive meeting on Wednesday here. http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/sacrilege-incidents-and-jnu-row-bjp-for-strict-action-against-those-involved/story-2EqbYzqeh1DfDv7nzKaXTK.html 65. May 02, 2016: Beadbi Continues as Ten Saroops Burnt In Village Near Zira https://www.sikh24.com/2016/05/01/beadbi-continues-as-ten-saroops-burnt-in-village-near-zira/#.VybrETB942w AAP demands high-level probe into burning of Guru Granth Sahib's beers http://aninews.in/newsdetail2/story262446/aap-demands-high-level-probe-into-burning-of-guru-granth-sahib-039-s-beers.html

66. May 05, 2016: Four ‘birs’ of Guru Granth Sahib burnt in fire in a village gurdwara http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/four-birs-of-guru-granth-sahib-burnt-in-fire-in-a-village-gurdwara/story-XLT4kL9884hzWTWutlPQvJ.html

67. May 14,2016

Prez assent must: Long way to go before anti-sacrilege bill becomes law

http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/still-a-long-way-to-go-before-anti-sacrilege-bill-becomes-law-behbal-kalan-desecration-of-guru-granth-sahib-panthic-sikh-life-sentence-badal/story-c8CabZR7jjlFVzlfrX2xML.html 68. May 20, 2016: Five birs of Guru Granth Sahib Ji catch fire in SGPC press at Ramsar Sahib in Amritsar. http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/five-birs-of-guru-granth-sahib-catch-fire-in-sgpc-press-at-ramsar-sahib-in-amritsar/story-3TZ0MqOXDT1rRkFA4E0yBN.html 69. May 21, 2016: 14 saroops burnt in fire at Gurudwara Ramsar Sahib http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/05/20/fire-at-gurdwara-ramsar-14-saroops-burnt/ Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala holds SGPc responsible for damage to saroops at Ramsar Sahib. https://www.sikh24.com/2016/05/21/bhai-amrik-singh-ajnala-holds-sgpc-responsible-for-damange-to-five-saroops-at-ramsar-sahib/#.V0BFCpF942w

70. May 25, 2016: Bargadi Beadbi: CBI Announces Award in Guru Granth Sahib’s Sacrilege Case https://www.sikh24.com/2016/05/24/bargadi-beadbi-cbi-announces-award-in-guru-granth-sahibs-sacrliege-case/#.V0WHvZF942w http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/cbi-announces-rs-10-lakh-reward-for-clue-in-faridkot-desecration-case/241424.html Congress to gherao police chief’s office on Friday

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Congress-to-gherao-police-chiefs-office-on-Friday/articleshow/52424407.cms

71. June 02, 2016: Year on, no trace of missing bir

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Year-on-no-trace-of-missing-bir/articleshow/52546177.cms

72. June 03, 2016: Year on, panthic outfits hold bhog of Akhand Path to mark Bir theft A year after the theft of Guru Granth Sahib the members of panthic organisations who christened the day as Pashchatap Diwas. http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/guru-granth-sahib-theft-ludhiana-2830396/

73. June 08, 2016

‘Bir’ burnt at Kathunangal gurdwara

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/-bir-burnt-at-kathunangal-gurdwara/248425.html 74. June 18, 2016 Unidentified persons booked for sacrilege http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/bathinda/unidentified-persons-booked-for-sacrilege/255696.html 75. June 30, 2016 SGPC Holds Punjab Government Responsible for Sacrilege Incidents in Punjab https://www.sikh24.com/2016/06/28/sgpc-holds-punjab-government-responsible-for-sacrilege-incidents-in-punjab/#.V3TKMrh942w http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/06/28/sgpc-chief-slams-govt-punjab-police-for-inaction-on-beadbi-incidents/ 76. July 01, 2016 Sacrilege: Radicals threaten to launch protest http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/sacrilege-radicals-threaten-to-launch-protest/story-U1uT6qqC5A6Q0ChzlMpC1K.html Judicial commission submits report on Faridkot sacrilege http://www.ptinews.com/news/7609514_Judicial-commission-submits-report-on-Faridkot-sacrilege-.html Punjab ‘desecration’ row: Panel ready with report, but made to wait for over an hour to submit it http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/punjab-desecration-row-panel-ready-with-report-but-made-to-wait-for-over-an-hour-to-submit-it-2886874/ Judicial panel submits report on Bargari sacrilege, fallout http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/zora-singh-led-judicial-commission-submits-report-on-bargari-sacrilege-behbal-kalan-firing-in-faridkot/story-88M8Qdt0a0Hbon1loe0WP.html

77. July 15, 2016 Will reopen Bargari sacrilege case probe, says Amarinder http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Will-reopen-Bargari-sacrilege-case-probe-says-Amarinder/articleshow/53218216.cms 78. July 16, 2016 Sikh leaders taken into preventive custody http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/sikh-leaders-taken-into-preventive-custody/article8857239.ece http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/15-sikh-leaders-held-prior-to-bargari-march/266688.html http://www.sikh24.com/2016/07/15/breaking-govt-arrests-sikh-leaders-to-prevent-planned-protest/#.V4nSJLh942w Protest against Bargari sacrilege: 4 Sikh hardliners arrested in Gurdaspur http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/protest-against-bargari-sacrilege-4-sikh-hardliners-in-preventive-custody/story-y9o8UoFlNcC9c2m4HSCREO.html ‘By mistake’, police detain, release Sikh priest who denied siropa to CM http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/by-mistake-police-detain-release-sikh-priest-who-denied-siropa-to-cm/story-SdMyW7SxqloRBW7EtWtuxH.html 79. July 18, 2016 14 Sikh protesters held, march scuttled http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/14-sikh-protesters-held-march-scuttled/267479.html 80. July 20, 2016 Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh Appeals To Sikh youth To Put Control Over Desecration Row http://www.sikh24.com/2016/07/19/giani-balwant-singh-nandgarh-appeals-to-sikh-youth-to-put-control-over-desecration-row/#.V48nF7h97b1 Radical jathedars call march successful, condemn ‘government oppression’ http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/radical-jathedars-call-march-successful-condemn-government-oppression/story-MSvWcwZe4AcBv31QusFZXO.html 81. July 24, 2016 Case registered against the unidentified culprit Sacrilege of holy Guru Granth Sahib in Amritsar http://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=47699 82. July 27, 2016 Out on bail, woman accused of desecrating Guru Granth Sahib killed in Ludhiana http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/accused-in-a-2015-sacrilege-case-woman-shot-dead-near-ludhiana/story-XY7R3SLoBv7HYWYvSE0SSO.html Murder of sacrilege accused: Killers identified but not arrested http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Murder-of-sacrilege-accused-Killers-identified-but-not-arrested/articleshow/53423498.cms Cremation of sacrilege accused denied in village

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Cremation-of-sacrilege-accused-denied-in-village/articleshow/53424213.cms Punjab desecration murder: Khalistan supporter prime accused According to police, local SAD (A) leader Gurpreet Singh Jagowal can be seen on CCTV footage obtained from the murder site. http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/punjab-desecration-murder-khalistan-supporter-prime-accused-2939611/ 83. July 29, 2016: Sacrilege accused murder: Assailants promised to pronounce her ‘clean’ http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/sacrilege-accused-murder-assailants-promised-to-pronounce-her-clean/story-aXePXT5ZYOzf2kmUYz2lPP.html 84. July 30, 2016: Murder of desecration accused: Two surrender http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/murder-of-desecration-accused-two-surrender/273330.html http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/07/30/murder-women-accused-beadbi-two-youth-surrender-court/ 85. August 04, 2016: Murder of desecration accused: SAD (A) says ‘will bear legal expenses of murder accused’ http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/sad-shiromani-akali-dal-amritsar-guru-grant-sahib-desecration-ludhiana-murder-accused-support-sikhs-2952408/ Guru Granth Sahib Beadbi: Duo Arrested in Balwinder Kaur Murder Case Produced Before the Court Amidst High Security http://www.sikh24.com/2016/08/04/guru-granth-sahib-beadbi-duo-arrested-in-balwinder-kaur-murder-case-produced-before-the-court-amidst-high-security/ 86. August 06, 2016: Dal Khalsa to hold protest rally against denial of right to self determination and sacrilege incidents on August 15, 2016 http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/08/05/dal-khalsa-hold-protest-rally-denial-right-self-determination-sacrilege-incidents-aug-15-ludhiana/ 87. August 08, 2016: 3 Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib Burnt in fire in Mirankot http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/08/07/fire-mirankot-amritsar-gurdwara-3-saroops-guru-granth-sahib-burnt/ 89. August 09, 2016: 3 sent to Judicial custody in Ghawaddi cae http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/08/08/ghawaddi-case-three-sent-jail-judicial-custody/ Guru Granth Sahib Beadbi: Five Singhs Presented in Court In Relation to Murder of Balwinder Kaur https://www.sikh24.com/2016/08/08/guru-granth-sahib-beadbi-five-singhs-presented-in-court-in-relation-to-murder-of-balwinder-kaur/#.V6lzC7h942w ‘Law and order situation has stooped to a new low in state’

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/-law-and-order-situation-has-stooped-to-a-new-low-in-state/278054.html 90. August 15, 2016: Torn pages of Guru Granth Sahib found in village near Batala. In another incident of desecration, torn pages of Sikh holy book Guru Granth Sahib were found torn in a gurdwara at Marar village near Batala on Sunday. http://m.hindustantimes.com/punjab/torn-pages-of-guru-granth-sahib-found-in-village-near-batala/story-bl9TwTzrQoys23kPBJsuoK.html SGGSJ Beadbi in BRADFORD UK!It is with great sadness that we must inform you there has been news of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj's beadbi in Bradford, UK. A saroop of Maharaj was foundwww.sikh247.com http://www.sikh247.com/uncategorized/sggsj-beadbi-in-bradford-uk/ 91. August 18, 2016: Man held for sacrilege in Amritsar village, ‘wanted to frame creditor’ http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/man-held-for-sacrilege-in-amritsar-village-wanted-to-frame-creditor/story-Vkd0NTsupiZt8TiDVUB0XM.html 92. August 19, 2016: Union City Beadbi: CCTV Capture Shows Vandal Who Desecrated Gurbani at a California Park https://www.sikh24.com/2016/08/18/union-city-beadbi-cctv-capture-shows-vandal-who-desecrated-gurbani-at-a-california-park/#.V7awpph942w Incidents of sacrilege of Sikh holy books reported http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amritsar/Incidents-of-sacrilege-of-Sikh-holy-books-reported/articleshow/53759385.cms Batala desecration: SSP says police teams working round the clock http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/batala-desecration-ssp-says-police-teams-working-round-the-clock/story-rjNvxrgYbHX0dBtsGE8iwJ.html 93. August 24, 2016: Guru Granth Sahib sacrilege incidents: Akal Takht calls meeting on Sept 6 http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/guru-granth-sahib-sacrilege-incidents-akal-takht-calls-meeting-on-sept-6/story-MkAqEXeO1mImluy6yxWk6L.html Capt: CM planned sacrilege incidents http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Capt-CM-planned-sacrilege-incidents/articleshow/53851356.cms http://punjabnewsexpress.com/punjab/news/there-is-badal-s-hand-in-every-incident-of-sacrilege-in-punjab-capt-amarinder-52627.aspx Hate crimes, desecrations: Akal Takht calls meeting http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amritsar/Hate-crimes-desecrations-Akal-Takht-calls-meeting/articleshow/53851207.cms 94. August 30, 2016: Second sacrilege incident in a week at Moga village

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/second-sacrilege-incident-in-a-week-at-moga-village/287176.html 95. August 31, 2016: Fatehgarh Sahib: Granthi arrested for desecration On Monday, eight pages of Japji Sahib (pothi) were found desecrated in the village. http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ludhiana/fatehgarh-sahib-granthi-arrested-for-desecration-3005207/ http://sikhsiyasat.net/2016/08/30/beadbi-sri-guru-granth-sahib-reported-badesh-kalan-near-khamano/ http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/sacrilege-at-khamano-village-pothi-found-behind-school/story-giDVQSSDNhN4inn9vpq0wM.html http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/police-arrest-granthi-in-khamano-sacrilege-case/story-WF12npbG8pQ3LIm4xfLLaO.html 96. September 02, 2016: Table Zora panel report in House, says Congress http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/bargari-sacrilege-behbal-kalan-firing-table-zora-panel-report-in-house-says-congress/story-SmoCtiHd7r1g8eEXxHHmfP.html Behbal Kalan firing deaths missing in 2015 NCRB report The NCRB compiles crime statistics after receiving data from states. http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/behbal-kalan-firing-deaths-missing-in-2015-ncrb-report-3009121/ 97. September 04, 2016: Sacrilege incident: Sikh holy book pages found torn in Gurdaspur gurudwara A member of the gurudwara's management committee Harjinder Singh alleged that he found four pages of holy book-Guru Granth Sahib-torn when he opened the door of the gurudwara on Saturday morning, they said. http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/sacrilege-incident-sikh-holy-book-guru-granth-sahib-pages-found-torn-in-gurdaspur-gurudwara-3012074/