Chandigarh, April 19: Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has announced the implementation of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill, describing it as the fulfillment of a core guarantee made to the people of Punjab. The Minister stated that the Governor’s approval of the bill marks the beginning of a strict legal era where sacrilege is treated as a non-negotiable crime punishable by life imprisonment.
Cheema affirmed that the state has moved beyond the “weak laws” of previous regimes, which he stated were often used to shield culprits. He noted that while past governments allowed investigation files to gather dust, the current administration has focused on creating a comprehensive legal framework that leaves no loopholes for offenders.
The newly enacted law is designed to be comprehensive and watertight, leaving no loopholes for offenders to escape justice, Cheema stated. He asserted that the act serves as a stern warning to any forces attempting to disrupt the social fabric of the state.
The legislation also addresses the role of masterminds and those responsible for the oversight of perpetrators. Cheema maintained that the state will no longer tolerate negligence, stating that the law reflects a total commitment to peace. He declared that the Bhagwant Mann government has delivered on its promise to protect the dignity of religious faith through the absolute power of the state.
