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SGPC Suspends Akali Takht Member and Driver Over Bahrain Rape Allegation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:01 PM
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The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has suspended an Akali Takht member and his driver after their names appeared in a rape complaint from Bahrain, and chief secretary Mannan said further action will depend on the investigation.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) announced the suspension of a member of the Akali Takht and his driver after their names were mentioned in a rape complaint filed from Bahrain. The committee did not disclose the identities of the individuals, but confirmed that the disciplinary action was taken as a precautionary measure pending a formal inquiry.
Chief Secretary Mannan said that the SGPC will examine the role of the persons named in the complaint and that any further steps will be based on the findings of that investigation. He emphasized that the committee is committed to upholding ethical standards among its officials and staff.
The case, which involves a woman in Bahrain alleging sexual assault, has drawn attention to the conduct of religious functionaries abroad. SGPC officials have pledged full cooperation with law enforcement agencies in both India and Bahrain to ensure a thorough and transparent probe.
No additional details about the alleged incident or the parties involved have been released, and the SGPC has asked the media to respect the privacy of the victim while the matter is under review.
Chief Secretary Mannan said that the SGPC will examine the role of the persons named in the complaint and that any further steps will be based on the findings of that investigation. He emphasized that the committee is committed to upholding ethical standards among its officials and staff.
The case, which involves a woman in Bahrain alleging sexual assault, has drawn attention to the conduct of religious functionaries abroad. SGPC officials have pledged full cooperation with law enforcement agencies in both India and Bahrain to ensure a thorough and transparent probe.
No additional details about the alleged incident or the parties involved have been released, and the SGPC has asked the media to respect the privacy of the victim while the matter is under review.