Appeal to the government by the Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib

Raising the issue of drugs being sold on the holy land of Sri Anandpur Sahib, Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Giani Sultan Singh has demanded strict action from the government in this regard. Giani Sultan Singh said that beedis on this holy land, Addiction of cigarettes, jarda, chani-khaini and gutkha has become common, which is a big question on the performance of the administration and has become a matter of great concern. Jathedar Sultan Singh said that these drugs are also sold and consumed at the shops built on the main road in front of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, but the administration is not paying any attention to this.

He said that on the main road right next to the parking ground, many youths, who are mostly migrants, are blowing cigarette smoke on the road. Jathedar said that due to all this happening on the main road near the religious place, there is a negative impact on the congregation coming from far away. He said that the government and the administration should take strict action against drug sellers in view of the sanctity of this city.