Amritsar, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Sri Akal Takht Sahib has summoned New York-based Jatinder Singh Sachdeva, directing him to appear personally before its Secretariat by December 10, 2026, over allegations of unauthorised printing and distribution of the sacred saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the USA.
The decision was taken on the directions of Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj following written complaints from members of the Sikh sangat abroad. According to information received by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sachdeva has been printing and distributing the saroops under the name of an organisation, Ghar Ghar Andar Dharamsaal, without the required authorisation.
An order issued by the Secretariat on Wednesday referred to the Hukamnama dated May 9, 1998, which states that the authority to print and publish the sacred saroops rests exclusively with the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Amritsar, as the representative body of the Sikh community.
The order stated that Sachdeva’s alleged activities violated the directives of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and could create divisions within the Sikh community. He has been directed to immediately stop printing the saroops and submit complete records of all copies printed and published by him so far when appearing before the Secretariat.
Written explanations sought from six others
In a separate order concerning the same matter, Sri Akal Takht Sahib has sought written explanations within 15 days from six USA-based individuals — Baba Sajjan Singh, Giani Bhupinder Singh, Jatinder Singh, Harbans Singh, Harcharan Singh and Gurdev Singh.
According to the order, complaints alleged that these individuals visited Sachdeva and, despite being aware of the SGPC’s exclusive authority, praised his unauthorised printing of the sacred saroops while assuming authority on their own.
They have been asked to submit written explanations to the Secretariat within 15 days regarding their alleged involvement in the matter.
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