AI images of Yuvraj, Hardik at Golden Temple spark outrage:SGPC gears up for strict legal action for hurting Sikh sentiments

A new case of sacrilege has emerged at the Golden Temple, Amritsar, involving the creation of videos and photos using Artificial Intelligence (AI). A cricket fan page shared photos of cricketers and Bollywood stars at the Golden Temple on Facebook. In the first photo, cricketer Yuvraj Singh, and in the second, cricketer Hardik Pandya, were shown with their heads uncovered. However, according to Sikhism, it is mandatory to cover one’s head to enter the Golden Temple. A few days prior, an AI video was shared showing a skeleton circumambulating the Golden Temple and wearing shoes in the langar hall. Additionally, a person was depicted driving a jeep in the circumambulation path. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has strongly objected to this, but the series of sacrileges continues unabated. Now, the SGPC has also strongly objected to the new photos, stating that the central and state governments should enact strict laws to ensure that such culprits face strict action and that no one can commit such sacrilege in the future. Know what’s in the sacrilegious photos… The page with the photo has 2.38 lakh followers This photo is being widely shared from the Cric Entertainment page. This page has 2.38 lakh followers. However, the photo posted mentions that it is an AI-generated image. This raises questions about whether it was done intentionally. This is because in these photos, only one cricketer is shown bare-headed, while the others have their heads covered. Although people in the comments have heavily criticised those who created the photos, the photos have not been removed. SGPC Advocate said – ‘Strict action is necessary’ Regarding this, SGPC Advocate Amanbir Singh Siali said that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is continuously making efforts regarding these continuously viral photos. Complaints are also being submitted to the concerned authorities regarding this. 3 Incidents of Sacrilege in the Past 1. Skeleton shown wearing a turban, shoes during circumambulation, and in the langar hall 3 days ago, an AI (Artificial Intelligence) video related to sacrilege at the Golden Temple in Amritsar surfaced. In it, a skeleton was shown wearing a turban and circumambulating the Golden Temple, wearing shoes. Not only that, it was also eating langar in the langar hall while wearing shoes. This video was uploaded on Instagram by an account named Anatomy Crown. This account has only about 10 thousand followers. Most of the posts are AI-generated. 2. A young man with a car shown walking around wearing shoes 3 controversial AI-generated videos related to the sacred circumambulation of the Golden Temple had surfaced. In the first video, a boy is seen standing in the sacred circumambulation of the Golden Temple wearing shoes and then appears to leave the premises in a car. Meanwhile, the second video shows an altered view of Sri Darbar Sahib, which is against the sanctity of Sikhism. The third video shows a couple engaging in objectionable acts in front of the Golden Temple. After the video surfaced, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee lodged a complaint with the police. A case was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Amritsar, on January 29. A reel was made while gargling in the ‘Amrit Sarovar’ (Pool of Nectar) On January 13, a young man made a reel in the Golden Temple while gargling in the holy sarovar. The video was posted on social media with the caption ‘Muslim Sher’ (Muslim Lion). SGPC had strongly objected to this. On January 24, Nihangs caught him in Ghaziabad, UP, and handed him over to the police after severely beating him. The young man was identified as Subhan Rangrez, a resident of Delhi. After this, a case of sacrilege was registered against him. He was arrested and brought to Amritsar. However, he is now out on bail.