January -The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahak expresses its deep concern and anguish over the shocking revelation that 328 Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji went missing from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) complex, and that only around 100 Saroops have reportedly been traced so far. This disclosure has shaken the Sikh community across the globe and raises grave questions about custodianship, accountability, and respect for the highest Sikh religious authority.
Chahal further added that for Sikhs, a Saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is not a book or a record—it is the living Guru. Any negligence, mismanagement, or delay in addressing such a serious issue amounts to a deep moral and religious failure. The fact that these Saroops remained unaccounted for over six long years is not just alarming; it is unacceptable. This prolonged silence and inaction have compounded the pain and suspicion within the community.This is not a minor administrative lapse—it is a matter of faith, dignity, and collective conscience. The Sikh community worldwide is watching closely. Respect for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji must be reflected not just in words, but in responsible, transparent, and accountable actions added Chahal
NAPA strongly questions: What was the SGPC doing for six years? How could an institution that claims to be the supreme religious management body of Sikhs fail to maintain a transparent and verifiable inventory of Saroops within its own complex? Were regular audits conducted? Were internal checks ignored? Or was this negligence deliberately buried to avoid accountability? These are not rhetorical questions—they demand clear, public answers.
The partial tracing of around 100 Saroops does not resolve the issue; instead, it exposes the scale of administrative failure. What about the remaining Saroops? Where were they sent, by whom, and under what authority? Were proper Maryada procedures followed? The SGPC owes the Sikh Panth a detailed, written explanation, not vague assurances or delayed disclosures.
Equally disturbing is the lack of timely communication. The Sikh community has a right to know the truth, especially when it concerns the sanctity of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Silence, delays, and half-truths only deepen mistrust and erode the credibility of institutions that claim to serve the Panth.
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