On 28 March, police officers pushed past the gates of Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Delhi, prompting the Akal Takht to issue an emergency statement.
Traditionally a hub for the Jantar Mantar community kitchen, the shrine had a handful of visitors carrying banners and chanting slogans—a scene the Akal Takht says violates Gurmat principles.
BJP‑aligned activist HS Phoolka claimed the protest followed a 12‑hour food‑distribution program and that the banners were purely political, not religious.
To 9:30 a.m. IST, the Akal Takht’s statement singled out the Gurudwara’s management, urging it to enforce a ban on political signs and slogans within its precincts.
Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee has announced a special session on April 3 to review security protocols and issue a public response, while a local family who relies on the kitchen expressed fear that the incident could threaten their access to free meals.