Chandigarh, July 14 -- In a landmark decision aimed at ensuring stringent punishment for those committing the heinous crime of sacrilege, Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today approved the historic Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scripture(s) Bill, 2025.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister at his official residence.
A spokesperson from the Chief Minister's Office stated that Punjab has witnessed numerous incidents in the past involving the sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and other revered scriptures, deeply wounding public sentiment and causing unrest in society.
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