Outrage in Jammu and Kashmir Over Desecration of Sacred Text
A man was arrested for allegedly desecrating the Guru Granth Sahib in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district, igniting protests among the Sikh community. The accused, Manjit Singh, allegedly used inflammable oil to burn the holy text. Law enforcement has filed charges and investigations are ongoing.
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In a deeply unsettling incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district, police have apprehended a man accused of desecrating the sacred Guru Granth Sahib, inciting indignation among the Sikh community.
The suspect, identified as Manjit Singh, allegedly attempted to set the revered text ablaze late Tuesday using inflammable oil. This act has sparked widespread protests from the local Sikh population, eliciting a rapid response from law enforcement.
A police official reported that an FIR has been filed against Singh under pertinent legal sections, with further investigations actively underway to uncover more details about this grievous transgression.
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