Justice in the 2015 sacrilege and Behbal Kalan firing cases
Aam Aadmi Party · Punjab Legislative Assembly Election 2022
Last updated 7 Jun 2026
“Ensure justice in the 2015 sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib (Bargari) and the subsequent Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura police firing cases, and punish those responsible.”
Our Assessment
mediumThe Punjab Assembly unanimously passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (a new anti-sacrilege law with stricter penalties) in April 2026. However, the specific 2015 Bargari sacrilege and Behbal Kalan/Kotkapura firing cases remained in trial as of mid-2026, with the Opposition noting that the promise of swift justice had stretched to years; courts continued to seek status reports on pending investigation.
Sources & Evidence
AAP promises justice in 2015 sacrilege case if voted to power in Punjab
Chandigarh court seeks status report on pending probe in Kotkapura firing case
Anti-sacrilege Bill: 'Tardy' progress in old cases, Opposition questions AAP govt intent
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