Former Akal Takht Jathedar Records Statement Before SIT in Behbal Kalan Firing Case

Former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday and recorded his statement in connection with the Behbal Kalan firing case.

According to Giani Raghbir Singh, Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal had accepted responsibility related to the Behbal Kalan firing incident during a public appearance before the Akal Takht Sahib. He said the statement was made openly in the presence of the Sikh temporal authority.

Raghbir Singh further stated that the proceedings were video recorded and that the footage remains preserved in Akal Takht records. He said the recording could be reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation if required by authorities.

The SIT continues to investigate the case. It remains unclear what impact the former jathedar's statement may have on the investigation or whether investigators will seek additional evidence related to the claim.