AMRITSAR: Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib today lost his temper when the managing committee of Gurdwara Nanak Mata Sahib arrived at the Gurdwara Complex to explain the dance and song programme held in the Gurdawara complex. The Committee members were camping here for the last three days but Jathedar refused to meet them.
The President of the Committee Jaswinder Singh stood in front of the Jathedar and said that he does not consider Giani Harpreet Singh as Jathedar and he only recognises Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara, the Akal Takht Jathedar appointed by Sarbat Khalas now lodged in Tihar Jail.
Jathedar had given an audience to the committee today after three days wait as Jathedar has been objecting to dyed beard of president of the committee and deferred hearing for two days.
According to eyewitnesses Jaswinder Singh felt humiliated on objections by Jathedar and retorted "Mr. Jathedar, be polite, I have not come here to kill anyone."
But when the Jathedar rebuked him again, Jaswinder Singh again attacked and said "I don't consider anyone like you a Jathedar." Jaswinder Singh came out and talked to the media and told the whole story. Standing outside the Secretariat of Akal Takht, he went to an extent of saying who has made you Jathedar who does not even have the manners to speak. He alleged all decisions are taken under pressure.
Jathedar announced to excommunicate Jaswinder Singh and asked the Sikh sangat not to maintain any social relations with him and boycott him for life.
One of the five office bearers of the committee had requested for leave due to sickness while three others who appeared before Akal Takht were given religious punishment of cleaning utensils and shoes. They were asked to offer prayer for apology after performing their punishment.