Former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh has rejected claims circulating on social media that he appeared before a special investigation team (SIT) office in connection with the probe into the 2015 Behbal Kalan police firing case.Giani Raghbir Singh said he never visited an SIT office. Instead, members of the SIT visited his residence on December 2, 2024, after seeking an appointment and recorded his statement regarding the proceedings held at the Akal Takht on that day.He said there was a significant difference between being summoned by an investigating agency and investigators visiting someone’s house to seek information. According to him, the SIT only sought details about the questions asked to SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and other leaders during the Akal Takht proceedings and the responses given by them.Raghbir Singh said the SIT did not question him about the issue of 328 missing ‘saroops’ of Sri Guru Granth Sahib or any other matter. He added that Sukhbir had accepted responsibility during the Akal Takht proceedings and had responded positively to the questions put before him.The former Jathedar said there was nothing secret about the information shared with the SIT. He pointed out that the entire proceedings at the Akal Takht were broadcast live and were widely covered by television channels, newspapers and digital media platforms. He said the proceedings were also part of the official records of the Akal Takht.Commenting on criticism from former Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, Giani Raghbir Singh said it was surprising that objections were being raised to his cooperation with the SIT. He said Harpreet Singh himself had earlier recorded his statement before the SIT in connection with the case related to the 328 missing ‘saroops’.Raghbir Singh said people who have held religious positions should be guided by religious principles while making public statements and should maintain a balance between religion and politics.The issue has triggered a political controversy, with Sukhbir criticising the former Jathedar’s actions.