AMRITSAR, July 1 -- Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Tuesday said that the community to identify those who, "under the influence of power", are challenging the highest Sikh temporal seat to hide their "misdeeds and immoral acts."

Addressing a function marking the birth anniversary of sixth Sikh Master, Guru Hargobind, who established Akal Takht, Giani Gargaj also called upon the community to strengthen its bond with Guru Granth Sahib and the Panth and inspire the younger generation to embrace the Guru's principles.

"Akal Takht Sahib is the Guru's own throne, and all forces that challenged its authority have been consigned to the pages of history. We should identify the forces or people who, under the influence of...