Punjab Police issues SOP for sacrilege probe, prioritises religious sensibilities

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Punjab Police's Bureau of Investigation issued standard operating procedures for investigating sacrilege cases involving Guru Granth Sahib and other holy scriptures including Bible, Quran, and Bhagavad Gita. The SOP emphasizes balancing forensic precision with cultural sensitivity and religious respect. Procedures mandate scene security, evidence preservation, FIR registration, and digital evidence collection using established protocols.

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