Punjab Bureau of Investigation issues SOP for sacrilege probes
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Punjab Bureau of Investigation issued comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure for sacrilege investigations involving Guru Granth Sahib, Gutka Sahib, Bible, Quran, and Bhagwat Gita. Guidelines mandate religious respect, time-bound probes within statutory limits, and mandatory medical evaluation for suspected mental illness cases. SOP follows Punjab Police Rules with emphasis on immediate response and forensic protocols.
Key Entities
Punjab Bureau of InvestigationL.K. YadavGuru Granth SahibGutka SahibJaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act 2026Punjab Vidhan SabhaPunjab Police Rules