An employee of the accounts department at Golden Temple was murdered on Saturday after a confrontation with a colleague. The victim, Darbara Singh, clashed with another employee, Sukhbir Singh, at 1:30 pm (IST). Darbara Singh was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The police have initiated action based on witness statements.
SGPC ਦਫ਼ਤਰ ਵਿਖੇ ਵਾਪਰੀ ਘਟਨਾ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ ਮੁੱਖ ਸਕੱਤਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਕਰਮ pic.twitter.com/iGJcqxqW00
— Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (@SGPCAmritsar) August 3, 2024
Preliminary investigations revealed that an argument broke out between SGPC employees Sukhbir Singh and Darbara Singh, both working in the accounts branch. Darbara Singh was taken to Sri Guru Ramdas Hospital in an unconscious state, where doctors pronounced him dead. SGPC Secretary Pratap Singh mentioned that the conflict was domestic, escalating during lunchtime. Both employees were related, and they had already fought at home earlier that day.
The altercation resumed in the Golden Temple in the afternoon. Sukhbir Singh allegedly attacked Darbara Singh with a sword five times, continuing until Darbara Singh lost consciousness. Following the attack, Sukhbir Singh fled the scene. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee reported the incident to local police, who are now searching for the suspect.
