AMRITSAR, May 31 -- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami has objected to the registration of police cases against Sikh devotees, weapon traders and individuals following the seizure of traditional weapons near Takht Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra. The controversy stems from a search operation conducted by Nanded police on May 6 in areas under the Vazirabad and Itwara police station limits, during which 4,796 sharp-edged weapons, including swords and daggers, were seized. Police officials stated that the weapons were largely used for ceremonial purposes by the Sikh community but expressed concerns over the stocking of large quantities of weapons without adequate safety measures and audit mechanisms. In a statement, Dhami said traditional weapons hold immense religious and historical significance in Sikhism. The SGPC chief said the administrative action taken without due regard to Sikh religious traditions had created resentment among members of the Sikh community. Dhami also called upon the Maharashtra government and local administration to immediately withdraw the cases registered in connection with the matter. HTC...