Akshay Kumar denies link with Gurmeet Ram Rahim

Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar has been summoned by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) which is looking into the desecration of the Sikh holy scriptures and fatal firing in Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan.

Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar Source: Twitter

It is alleged that the Bollywood megastar orchestrated a meeting between Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal and the now tainted godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. 

Based on these allegations, the SIT has summoned Akshay Kumar on November 21. Mr Badal has reportedly also been summoned.

But the Bollywood star has firmly denied any link with the disgraced 'godman'. In a tweet, he has claimed complete innocence.

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