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Akal Takht Expels Amarjeet Singh Chawla and Malkit Singh from Sikh Sect in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 03:36 PM
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The highest Sikh temporal authority, Akal Takht in Amritsar, issued a decision removing Amarjeet Singh Chawla and Malkit Singh from the Sikh panth.
The Akal Takht, the supreme temporal seat of Sikhism located in Amritsar, Punjab, announced a formal resolution today. The resolution orders the removal of two individuals, Amarjeet Singh Chawla and Malkit Singh, from the Sikh panth. The decision was communicated through the Akal Takht's official channels and is regarded as a significant disciplinary action within the community.
According to the statement released by the Akal Takht, both Amarjeet Singh Chavla and Malkit Singh were found to be in violation of the religious norms that govern the Sikh panth. The expulsion means that they are no longer recognized as members of the Sikh religious community and are barred from participating in its religious rites and institutions.
The Akal Takht’s ruling underscores its authority to enforce doctrinal discipline and maintain the integrity of Sikh practices. While the specific reasons for the expulsion were not detailed in the public notice, such measures are typically taken after internal deliberations and consultations among senior religious leaders. The decision is expected to be observed by Sikh institutions across Punjab and the broader Indian diaspora.
According to the statement released by the Akal Takht, both Amarjeet Singh Chavla and Malkit Singh were found to be in violation of the religious norms that govern the Sikh panth. The expulsion means that they are no longer recognized as members of the Sikh religious community and are barred from participating in its religious rites and institutions.
The Akal Takht’s ruling underscores its authority to enforce doctrinal discipline and maintain the integrity of Sikh practices. While the specific reasons for the expulsion were not detailed in the public notice, such measures are typically taken after internal deliberations and consultations among senior religious leaders. The decision is expected to be observed by Sikh institutions across Punjab and the broader Indian diaspora.