Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj officially took charge as the Jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) conducted the installation ceremony early in the morning. Nihang groups had threatened to disrupt the ceremony, demanding the reinstatement of previously dismissed Jathedars. The dispute stems from a November 2023 incident in which police allegedly entered the gurwara in Sultanpur Lodhi and opened fire, resulting in the death of a home guard jawan. The threat came from Budha Dal leader Baba Balbir Singh, whose conflict with the SGPC was made public in November 20th, 2023. \”We are firm on the decision, and we shall not allow violation of the maryada,\” said Baba BALBIR Singh in a video statement released on Sunday.. Taksal spokesperson Gurdeep Singh Naulkha released a video. statement opposing the new appointment and called on supporters to gather at KesgarH Sahib, he said.