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The Centre has sought report from Punjab government on information about alleged foreign hand in the recent incidents of sacrilege that have sparked protests in the state.
Sources in the central government said that after report all necessary action would be taken against criminal elements, be it within the country or outside.
On Tuesday, Punjab Police said it has arrested two brothers for alleged involvement in the alleged desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib.Police claimed both were getting instructions and funding from handlers in Australia and Dubai.
Jaswinder Singh and Rupinder Singh were arrested for the main case of sacrilege of the Sikh holy book at Bargari village in Faridkot district. Police said that phone calls of the brothers had been traced to people in Australia and Dubai and a special investigation team will probe this aspect.
Concerned over desecration of Sikh holy books in Punjab, the Home Minister spoke to Badal on Monday and assured him all possible help from the Centre to meet the situation that has arisen because of these incidents.
During the conversation, Mr Singh conveyed to Badal that the central government was concerned over the situation in Punjab and asked the Chief Minister to take necessary steps to maintain peace in the state. Mr Singh later apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the Punjab situation and details of his conversation with Badal.