Jalandhar, Jan. 22 -- A 16-year-old boy has been detained for allegedly committing sacrilege at Gurdwara Shri Guru Nanak Darbar in Mahal village of Jalandhar district, police said on Wednesday. The motive behind the Tuesday night incident is yet to be ascertained, officials said.

Phillaur deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Bharat Masih said six pages of Guru Granth Sahib were found torn inside and outside the premises of the gurdwara. Tension prevailed in the village after the incident came to light. Senior police officials immediately rushed to the spot to ensure law and order.

The DSP said the CCTV cameras installed in the gurdwara remained non-operational due to which the accused, a Class 10 student, managed to escape. "On checkin...