Amritsar, July 30

SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur handed over the appointment letters to newly-appointed granthis for rendering their services in different historical gurdwaras. Following a written test and interview, 74 granthis were selected, of which, 44 were issued the letters.

Bibi Jagir Kaur said, “The sewa of granthis is sacred and maintaining its sanctity is a great responsibility. In the present times, mischieves are being committed at gurdwaras and the incidents of sacrilege are also taking place. Hence, it is the responsibility of the granthi to work consciously.” SGPC member Bhai Ram Singh, Bhai Manjit Singh, Amrik Singh Vichhoa, Jarnail Singh Dogranwala, Gurmeet Singh Booh, Gurnam Singh Jassal, assistant secretary Tejinder Singh Padda, OSD to SGPCchief Dr Sukhbir Singh, superintendent Malkit Singh Beharwal, Gurnam Singh and others were also present. — TNS