SGPC Probes Viral Video of Youth Washing in Golden Temple Sarovar Amid Mixed Reactions

A viral video showing a youth washing his hands and feet in the Amrit Sarovar at the Golden Temple has drawn condemnation from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which called it a violation of Sikh code of conduct and announced a probe to verify the video's authenticity. The youth apologized, citing unawareness of protocols. Separately, a video of a Muslim man rinsing his mouth in the sarovar sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising the temple's inclusivity and others expressing criticism, highlighting ongoing debates about religious respect and communal harmony at the shrine.