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Temple clash Perneet Singh Tribune News Service Amritsar, June 26 The panel submitted its report to SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar today. SGPC general secretary Sukhdev Singh Bhaur, who is also a probe panel member, said they minutely observed the video footage of the CCTV cameras installed in the Golden Temple Complex, private video footage and photographs, besides recording the statements of the duty staff and the concerned SGPC officials. "After looking into the evidence it seemed that some people didn’t care a damn about the ‘maryada’ of the Akal Takht during the violent clash on June 6. These people were time and again fighting with the ‘granthis’ and the staff on duty. They were even seen trying to get into the restricted area where Sri Guru Granth Sahib is installed and where only staff is allowed," he said. Bhaur said the SGPC task force didn't resort to any action intentionally and the incident occurred when the programme was over. "Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh and SGPC Chief Avtar Singh Makkar had already left the venue," he said. He, however, pointed out some shortcomings in the management which, he said, would be taken up at a later stage. About the panel's recommendations to avert recurrence of such incidents in future, he said they would meet the SGPC president and decide the future course of action. Bhaur admitted that the incident had tarnished the image of Sikh community in India as well as abroad. However, those arrested in the case have expressed regret for the incident. In all, 22 persons were nabbed in connection with the clash. "They’ve stated that they will accept whatever religious punishment is awarded to them by the Akal Takht. We have received a copy of this letter from the Akal Takht,” he said. He said a serious discussion was held. Keeping in view the wider interests of the Sikh Panth, clemency had been recommended for these youths. He said the SGPC would begin the process to withdraw the case against them once the Akal Takht initiated action against them as per 'maryada'.
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