Punjab Government Seeks to Enforce Stricter Punishments for Sacrilege

Punjab's government, led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, is consulting legal experts to draft a law imposing harsher penalties for sacrilege against religious scriptures. The new legislation aims to close existing legal loopholes, avoiding the flaws of previous administrations' attempts. The law may include capital punishment.

In a decisive move, the Punjab government is consulting a panel of legal experts to draft a law enforcing harsher punishments for acts of sacrilege against religious scriptures, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Monday.

The upcoming law aims to address existing loopholes and improve upon previous legislative attempts that were flawed or incomplete. With the drafting process still underway, Cheema emphasized the government's commitment to doing it right rather than rushing.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has expressed serious concern over sacrilege issues, underscoring the need for stringent laws that may even include capital punishment. This initiative highlights the administration's proactive stance on maintaining religious sanctity and justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)