Amritsar, Feb. 23 -- Days after the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Golden Temple head granthi Giani Raghbir Singh to substantiate his allegations against the gurdwara body and also the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) regarding "corruption and wrongdoings", the latter hit back on Sunday, saying SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami should give an explanation in 72 hours in response to the questions he raised. Giani Raghbir Singh, former Akal Takht jathedar, also said he would make a disclosure before the sangat (congregation) if Dhami fails to do so.

On February 19, the SGPC executive committee, led by Dhami, asked him to substantiate his charges within 72 hours, failing which action would be initiated. ...