Row after Sikh woman's turban removed at exam centre in Madhya Pradesh The matter came to light after members of the local Sikh community were informed. Soon, several members of the community gathered outside the examination centre, expressing strong displeasure over the incident. AdvertisementMembers of the Sikh community gathered outside the school after the incident was reported. India Today News DeskNew Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 2, 2026 08:09 ISTA controversy erupted in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district after an Amritdhari Sikh woman appearing for an examination conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) was allegedly asked to remove her turban during security checks at an exam centre. The incident took place at a school that was a designated centre for the examination on Sunday. According to available information, Gurleen Kaur, who is an Amritdhari Sikh (an initiated Sikh), was asked to remove her dumala (turban) before the examination during frisking. advertisement❮❯ The matter came to light after members of the local Sikh community were informed.
