Sikh holy book found torn in Bathinda, mentally-challenged child sent for medical evaluation

A few pages of Sikh holy book 'Gutka Sahib' were found scattered outside a house in village Ram Nagar on Wednesday, the police said.

The house belonged to Sukhdev Singh, a farmer, they said.

When the police were informed, Inspector General M F Farooqi and Senior Superintendent of Police Nanak Singh rushed to the spot, they added.

Investigation revealed that the pages had been torn by Singh's mentally-challenged granddaughter, the police said.

Farooqi said a medical examination of the girl was being conducted.