Amritsar : The former Head priest/preacher toandir Sahib( Golden Temple) Singh Shaib Gyani Jagtar Singh who died yesterday, was cremated as per Sikh rituals after performing Prayer according to Sikh tenets here today. His last rites were largely attended by prominent Sikh religious outfits and religious people.
The cremation of former head priest was attended by the prominent Sikh religious personalities were SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, all the SGPC officer bearer, number of SGPC members, Head priest Sri Harmandir Sahib and Jatehdar Akal Takht Gyani Ragbir Singh, Jatehdar Takht Kesgarh Sahib Gyani Sultan Singh, former Jatehdar Akal Takht Gyani Gurbachan Singh, former SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur besides various other prominent Sikh personalities.
Meanwhile Prime Minster Narendra Modi expressing condolence over the demise of Sikh religious figure said through Tweet, “Saddened by the passing away of Singh Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh Ji, Former Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib. He will be remembered for his rich knowledge and efforts to serve humanity in line with the vision of the Guru Sahibs. Condolences to his family and admirers”, said he.
