Political Controversy Over 2015 Sacrilege Incidents in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned Sukhbir Singh Badal for seeking forgiveness over the 2015 sacrilege incidents, stressing that apologies are for mistakes, not crimes. Mann revealed ongoing efforts to collect fresh evidence for the Guru Granth Sahib desecration cases, promising exemplary punishment for the guilty.

Citing ongoing outrage over the 2015 sacrilege incidents, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann harshly criticized Sukhbir Singh Badal for seeking forgiveness, asserting that apologies are reserved for mistakes, not crimes.

Speaking at the State Van Mahotsav event, Mann announced that his administration is uncovering new evidence related to the desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib and assured that those guilty would face exemplary punishment.

Addressing the context of the incidents, Mann refrained from naming individuals but underscored the distinction between mistakes and crimes, emphasizing that intentional acts of sacrilege must be punished.

(With inputs from agencies.)