Akal Takht Probe Finds Negligence in Adelaide Gurdwara Fire, Urges Fire Safety Measures
A probe by Akal Takht Sahib into the fire at Gurdwara Dasmesh Darbar in Virginia, Adelaide, found negligence by the gurdwara management and staff, noting that four saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib could have been saved with timely action. The fire, likely caused by a gas leak, destroyed the building and religious items. Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj urged gurdwaras worldwide to strengthen fire safety, maintain 24-hour vigilance, and seek Akal Takht approval before establishing new gurdwaras. Reconstruction efforts in Adelaide are on hold pending further review.
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thetribune broke this story on 2 Aug, 02:07 pm. Other outlets followed.