Sakchi Gurudwara Election : SDO court summons Nishan Singh and Mantu groups

Jamshedpur, April 12: Tensions are rising ahead of Baisakhi celebrations and the upcoming election for the head of the Sakchi Gurudwara Managing Committee, as the matter has now reached the court of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDO), Jamshedpur. The dispute between the current Gurudwara Pradhan Nishan Singh and former Pradhan Harvinder Singh Mantu has prompted legal intervention to prevent any breach of peace.

Following FIR No. 14/2025 filed at Sakchi Police Station, a case has been registered under Section 126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNNS)—corresponding to Section 107 of the CrPC, as Case No. 119/2025. The action comes after police reports suggested that the situation surrounding the April 13 Baisakhi festival and the election discussions could lead to a law and order issue.

The SDO court has issued summons to a total of 39 individuals, including 19 from the group of current Pradhan Nishan Singh, and 19 from the faction of former Pradhan Harvinder Singh Mantu. This preventive step aims to ensure peace in light of the escalating rivalry.

Harvinder Singh Mantu, Ajit Singh Gambhir, Hardayal Singh Randhawa, Dalbir Singh, Devendra Singh Raju Marwah, Joginder Singh Jogi, Avtar Singh, Mahendra Singh Pehalwan, Satvir Singh Goldu, Harbhajan Singh Pappu, Amrik Singh Jakhmi, Puran Singh, Taranpreet Singh Banni, Kritjit Singh Kandiyar, Rikhraj Singh Ricky, Balbir Singh Kaku, Sarabjit Singh Toby, Wazir Singh, Trilochan Singh Pappi Baba, and Deepak Singh Gill.

Nishan Singh, Shamsher Singh Soni, Paramjit Singh Kale, Jaimal Singh, Ajaib Singh, Sunny Singh, Sukhvinder Singh Nikku, Satinder Singh Romi, Baljit Singh Sansoa, Satnam Singh Sidhu, Harpal Singh Sidhu, Sarabjit Singh, Trilochan Singh, Jaspal Kandiyar, Lucky Singh, Balbir Singh, Amarpal Singh, Jagwinder Singh, and Surjit Singh Chhitte.

The dispute centers around the upcoming election for the post of Pradhan of the Sakchi Gurudwara Managing Committee. Nishan Singh, the current Pradhan, has announced his intent to contest again, while former Pradhan Harvinder Singh Mantu, supported by leaders like Joginder Singh Jogi and Hardayal Singh Randhawa, has also staked his claim to the position.

With the stakes high and tensions building, the administration has taken preemptive legal steps to prevent any outbreak of disorder during the festival and the Gurudwara committee election process. The police have confirmed receipt of the summons for individuals from both groups.