Akal Takht pronounces 'tankhah' for SAD leader Valtoha, GNDU VC, ex-Jathedar

• Akal Takht pronounced 'tankhah' (religious punishment) for former MLA Virsa Singh Valtoha, former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, and GNDU VC Karamjit Singh after they admitted mistakes.
• Giani Gurbachan Singh received 'tankhah' for pardoning Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in 2015; his punishment includes washing utensils and dusting footwear at the Golden Temple.
• Virsa Singh Valtoha was punished for unfounded remarks against Singh Sahiban, requiring him to perform service at multiple Gurdwaras; a 10-year restriction on him was revoked.
• GNDU VC Karamjit Singh received 'tankhah' for statements contrary to Sikh identity, involving washing utensils and dusting footwear at Harmandar Sahib for two days.
• Jaswant Singh (Bhasha Vibhag Punjab Director) and Bhai Harinder Singh (Nirvair Khalsa Jatha UK) also sought forgiveness; Jaswant Singh received 'tankhah', and Harinder Singh's preaching ban was lifted.

Why It Matters: Akal Takht punishes prominent Sikh figures, asserting its spiritual and temporal authority.