BANGA: Former SGPC common secretary and now Panthic Front convener Sukhdev Singh Bhaur has been arrested via Banga police for hurting religious sentiments for his remarks on Dera Ballan deputy head Sant Ramanand, who was once killed in May 2009 in Vienna, to which some Dalit activists had taken umbrage and they lodged a FIR with Banga police. As Dera Ballan enjoys large following among Ravidassia/Adi-dharmi group his killing had sparked violent protests within the state especially in Doaba area.
Bhaur all the way through his speech at Bargari Morcha a few days again also made a connection with Sant Ramanand. While the speech had long past viral for his revelations a few meeting with SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal during which latter allegedly requested him, in presence of a SAD MP and another SGPC member, to prevent his opposition to pardon to Sirsa dera leader. This led to further embarrassment to beleaguered SAD (Badal). However a couple of traces on Sant Ramanand proved counterproductive and brought about resentment in followers of Dera Ballan.
Realizing opposition Bhaur had also apologized on his Facebook on Tuesday. “While talking at Bargari morcha I unexpectedly made a few derogatory remarks on Sant Ramanand for which I sincerely feel sorry about. I also express regret for the harm brought about to his followers. Several of his followers called me up and respecting their sentiments I express regret once once more for the error,” he wrote on his Face e book page.
However a few followers of Dera Ballan lodged a grievance to Banga police looking for registration of case towards him declaring that his remarks harm their sentiments. They had also staged a protest outside Bhaur’s place of dwelling in Banga. In the afternoon police registered a case towards him beneath phase 295 A of IPC and 66 of Information Technology Act. Ludhiana Range DIG Ranbir Singh Khattra confirmed that he was once arrested within the evening from Mohali.
Bhaur had previous remained appearing president of SGPC and is still member of the SGPC. He had resigned from SAD after Bargari sacrilege and Behbal Kalan firing incidents and was once most vocal voice throughout the SGPC towards selections of the Sikh body together with pardon to Sirsa Dera leader and then SGPC issuing ads to justify the decision. In his newest video during which he referred to Sant Ramanand, he claimed that SAD MP Prem Singh Chandumajra and SGPC member Karnail Singh Panjoli had been present when Sukhbir Badal requested him to prevent opposition to the pardon and he (Bhaur) requested the celebration president to take corrective measures. He later joined AAP however after the meeting elections he objected to the policies of the central leadership and almost dissociated himself from the celebration.
Bhaur all the way through his speech at Bargari Morcha a few days again also made a connection with Sant Ramanand. While the speech had long past viral for his revelations a few meeting with SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal during which latter allegedly requested him, in presence of a SAD MP and another SGPC member, to prevent his opposition to pardon to Sirsa dera leader. This led to further embarrassment to beleaguered SAD (Badal). However a couple of traces on Sant Ramanand proved counterproductive and brought about resentment in followers of Dera Ballan.
Realizing opposition Bhaur had also apologized on his Facebook on Tuesday. “While talking at Bargari morcha I unexpectedly made a few derogatory remarks on Sant Ramanand for which I sincerely feel sorry about. I also express regret for the harm brought about to his followers. Several of his followers called me up and respecting their sentiments I express regret once once more for the error,” he wrote on his Face e book page.
However a few followers of Dera Ballan lodged a grievance to Banga police looking for registration of case towards him declaring that his remarks harm their sentiments. They had also staged a protest outside Bhaur’s place of dwelling in Banga. In the afternoon police registered a case towards him beneath phase 295 A of IPC and 66 of Information Technology Act. Ludhiana Range DIG Ranbir Singh Khattra confirmed that he was once arrested within the evening from Mohali.
Bhaur had previous remained appearing president of SGPC and is still member of the SGPC. He had resigned from SAD after Bargari sacrilege and Behbal Kalan firing incidents and was once most vocal voice throughout the SGPC towards selections of the Sikh body together with pardon to Sirsa Dera leader and then SGPC issuing ads to justify the decision. In his newest video during which he referred to Sant Ramanand, he claimed that SAD MP Prem Singh Chandumajra and SGPC member Karnail Singh Panjoli had been present when Sukhbir Badal requested him to prevent opposition to the pardon and he (Bhaur) requested the celebration president to take corrective measures. He later joined AAP however after the meeting elections he objected to the policies of the central leadership and almost dissociated himself from the celebration.
Sukhdev Singh Bhaur arrested for derogatory remarks on slain Dalit Sant
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