Alleged Forgery Uncovered
A major scandal has surfaced concerning the fraudulent disposal of a significant parcel of land owned by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).
The Sohana police have initiated a formal investigation, booking seven individuals suspected of orchestrating the illegal sale of 44 marlas of land belonging to Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali. This alleged scam hinges on the creation and use of a counterfeit authority letter, purportedly bearing the forged signature of the SGPC secretary. The investigation began following a formal complaint lodged by the SGPC secretary himself, detailing a conspiracy to misappropriate valuable committee property through deceptive means. The gravity of the situation stems from the alleged falsification of official documents, which were then reportedly used to legitimize the illicit transaction, leading to a substantial financial loss for the SGPC.
Key Players Identified
The individuals implicated in this alleged land fraud have been identified by authorities as Rajinder Singh, a resident of Sector 44A in Chandigarh, and six others from IT City Mohali: Gurinder Singh, Talwinder Singh, Satveer Singh, Baljinder Singh, and Jaswant Singh. Jagtar Singh, a resident associated with Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Sector 62, Mohali, is also among those booked. Investigations suggest that Rajinder Singh, who held the position of manager at Gurdwara Amb Sahib at the time of the alleged offense, played a central role in hatching the conspiracy. He is believed to have collaborated with the other accused to facilitate the clandestine sale of the SGPC-owned property. The formation of a fake authority letter, dated October 15, 2025, with signatures falsely attributed to the SGPC secretary, appears to be a critical element of the alleged criminal enterprise. The subsequent registration of the land on December 2, 2025, using this forged document, underscores the calculated nature of the fraud.
Illegal Sale Proceeds
The purported sale of the 44-marla plot generated an estimated Rs 1.32 crore, with payments allegedly received through a series of cheques from various banking institutions. The SGPC has lodged a complaint asserting that the entirety of these funds was subsequently misused, thereby inflicting a considerable financial blow upon the committee. The legal framework governing the sale of property belonging to notified gurdwaras, as stipulated by the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925, mandates the acquisition of prior approval from the SGPC Executive Committee. In this specific case, such authorization was reportedly never sought or obtained, highlighting a blatant disregard for established protocols and regulations. Furthermore, evidence suggests that certain individuals acted as witnesses during the registry process, despite allegedly being aware of the fraudulent nature of the documents they were signing, adding another layer of complicity to the ongoing investigation.
Legal Ramifications
In response to the serious allegations, the Sohana police have formally registered a case against the seven accused. The legal action has been initiated under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2), and 61(2). These charges reflect the severity of the alleged offenses, which encompass fraud, forgery, and potentially criminal conspiracy. The police are currently conducting an in-depth investigation to meticulously examine the precise role and involvement of each accused individual in the purported scheme. This comprehensive inquiry aims to gather all pertinent evidence and establish a clear understanding of the sequence of events and the extent of the alleged criminal activities, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that justice is served and that the perpetrators are held accountable for their actions against the SGPC.
