Mohali Tense After Gutka Sahib Desecration, Traffic Hit by Protest

May 6, 2026

Mohali: A case of desecration of Shri Gutka Sahib has come to light in the Sohana area of ​​Mohali. Damaged parts of the religious text were found lying on the road near the Mata Gujri Devi Gurudwara. Upon learning of the incident, tension spread in the area, and a large number of people gathered at the scene.

Angry people block road
The Sikh community, enraged by the desecration, protested and blocked Airport Road. People shouted slogans against the administration and demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits, severely disrupting traffic.

Suspect conspiracy, demand for investigation
Local residents have described this as an attempt to vitiate the atmosphere. They say the parts may have been brought from the nearby Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan. The protesters have demanded a thorough investigation into the entire matter to uncover the truth.

police investigating, CCTV footage being scanned
DSP Harsimran Singh Bal, who arrived at the scene, calmed the crowd and assured them that the police had registered a case. He added that CCTV footage from the surrounding area was being examined and the accused would be identified and action would be taken soon.