Amritsar, May 29 -- The Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC) has issued a notice to the state government in connection with the "extra-judicial killing" of former Akal Takht jathedar Gurdev Singh Kaunke over three decades ago. The case, which will be heard on July 28, was filed by Kanuke's son Hari Singh.

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the gurdwara body, with the support of the former jathedar's family, had on January 14, 2024, submitted an application to register a case against those responsible. "However, due to the anti-Sikh intentions of the Punjab government, the application was dismissed," he said.

"Now, the court has issued notices to the government and the SHO of ...