Amritsar Sahib – Pronouncing verdict, the Akal Takht awarded “tankhah” (religious punishment) to Golden Temple’s former hazoori “raagi” Balbir Singh for visiting and praising Ashutosh of Noormahal in Jalandhar.
It is to be mentioned that Raagi Balbir Singh had been facing wrath of Sikh sangat since his video with controversial Ashutosh went viral over the internet. He had then apologised via a video message to the sangat as well.
Taking cognisance of the video clippings that surfaced on the social media showing Balbir Singh sitting at the feet of Ashutosh, it was pronounced that he would perform or listen to “sehaj path” and clean utentils at the langar hall of any gurdwara for 10 days.He has also been directed to offer prasad worth Rs100 and an equal amount as offering to a gurdwara before submitting a written report to the Akal Takht.