New Delhi: Delhi Police have registered an FIR following a complaint by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) over an alleged disturbance at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and workers.
The complaint, filed by DSGMC president Harmeet Singh Kalka, names AAP leaders, MLAs and party chief Arvind Kejriwal. It alleges that party members entered the gurdwara premises and raised slogans. The complaint also accuses AAP leaders of sharing videos on social media that allegedly misrepresented the incident and blamed the gurdwara management.
According to Delhi Police sources, an investigation has been initiated and officers are examining video footage submitted in connection with the complaint. Further details are awaited.
DSGMC Complaint Names AAP Leaders, Arvind Kejriwal
The FIR follows a complaint submitted by DSGMC representatives regarding the events at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara amid the protests held in Delhi on October 10.
On Sunday, gurdwara chairman Bhupinder Singh Bhullar said he had met the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), along with Kalka and other DSGMC members, and submitted a complaint about the incident.
Bhullar said protesters were welcome to visit the gurdwara to offer prayers, have langar and rest. He added that accommodation, medical facilities and other assistance would be provided whenever necessary.
However, he made it clear that demonstrations would not be permitted inside the gurdwara premises, regardless of the political party involved.
CJP Leader Alleges Police Entered Shrine Wearing Shoes
The development comes amid allegations by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) co-convenor Saurav Das, who claimed that police personnel entered the shrine wearing shoes and carrying weapons while attempting to detain protesters during the party’s October 10 demonstration.
Das also alleged that police officers pressured the gurdwara management to remove protesters from the premises.
“Whoever behaves like this with our Sikh brothers or with a place of worship… The end is very near for this government. I request Sikh brothers to help us and fight against them,” Das had said.
Hundreds of protesters who were unable to enter Jantar Mantar during Saturday’s demonstration reportedly entered Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, located near the Election Commission of India office.
Delhi Police Dispute Allegations Over Gurdwara Footage
Several opposition leaders shared videos on social media on Saturday, alleging that police personnel had entered the religious premises wearing shoes.
Responding to the allegations, Delhi Police said the footage showed personnel walking through a common passage used by devotees to reach the area where footwear is removed.
In its statement, police said the process was the same for all devotees visiting the gurdwara. It also alleged that the video had been circulated with malicious intent to outrage the feelings of the Sikh community and said legal action was being initiated.
The FIR registered following the DSGMC complaint adds a new development to the dispute over the events at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara during the October 10 protest. The allegations made by the complainant and the claims regarding police conduct remain subject to investigation.