The Akal Takht, led by acting Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj, pronounced ‘tankhah’ (quantum of religious punishment) today to Giani Gurbachan Singh for exonerating Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, accused of hurting Sikh sentiments, following a letter of apology from him on September 24, 2015. At that time, Giani Gurbachan Singh had stated that the Takht received a written apology from Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, expressing deep respect and regard for Guru Gobind Singh and the Sikh religion and community.

Barely three weeks after the Akal Takht exonerated the Dera Sacha Sauda chief of alleged blasphemy over wearing attire similar to that of Guru Gobind Singh in 2007, the supreme body of the Sikhs withdrew its controversial ‘hukamnama’ (edict) granting the pardon

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