Firing at Gurdwara Manji Sahib in Ludhiana’s Jagraon, Second Religious Site Incident in Two Days

October 28, 2026

Ludhiana: Two unidentified assailants opened fire at Gurdwara Manji Sahib (Rajowan Kalan) in Jagraon, Ludhiana, early Wednesday morning. The two accused arrived on a Platina bike and had concealed the bike’s number plate. During the incident, one of the accused entered the Gurdwara, bowed his head, and then circumambulated the Nishan Sahib before exiting. He then fired a shot at the room of the head of the Gurdwara, Baba Baldev Singh. The head was not present in the room at the time of the incident.

According to police, the accused were aware that Baba Baldev Singh sits in his room to meet with the Sangat on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It is suspected that the assailants conducted a recce of the Gurdwara before the incident. Police are now working to identify the accused with the help of CCTV footage.

Shot fired at Baba’s room after bowing his head

According to information, the two assailants arrived at the Gurdwara premises around 3 a.m. on Wednesday. One of them went inside, bowed his head, and circumambulated the Nishan Sahib. He then fired a shot at the door of Baba Baldev Singh’s room. The bullets hit the door and the wall. One bullet pierced the glass on the door and exited from the other side. After committing the crime, both accused fled the scene.

DSP Karan Singh stated that Baba meets with the Sangat on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. According to the police, the attackers were aware of his daily routine. However, at the time of the shooting, Baba was not in his room and had gone to take a bath.

Police examining CCTV footage

Upon receiving information about the incident, police from Thana Sudhar arrived at the scene and inspected the scene to collect evidence. Station House Officer (SHO) of Thana Sudhar, Rajvarinderpal Singh, stated that the case is being investigated from all angles. Footage from CCTV cameras installed in and around the Gurdwara is being examined to identify and arrest the accused soon.

Discussion on AAP MLA’s Statement

When Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Raikot, Hakam Singh Thekedar, was questioned about the law and order situation in Punjab regarding the firing incident at the Gurdwara, he stated that there is no law and order problem in the state. He described the incidents as normal, saying, “A few bullets fired… it’s a common occurrence. What can the government do about it? Little things happen.”

The MLA’s comments come at a time when two Gurdwaras have been hit in the Jagraon area within two days.

Second incident after Gurdwara Gopalsar

This is the second incident of firing at a religious site in the Jagraon area in two days. Earlier on Tuesday, Gurdwara Gopalsar in village Gagda was also attacked. Following these series of incidents, the police are working to determine the motive behind the attacks and identify the accused. Currently, the investigation into the firing incident at Gurdwara Manji Sahib is ongoing.