In November 1858, as many as 25 Nihang Singhs, under the leadership of Nihang Baba Fakir Singh Khalsa, had entered the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya and had performed havan in it.

Besides this, the Nihangs had also written 'Ram Ram' on the masjid walls and had hoisted the saffron flag.

Following this, a case was registered against the 25 Nihang Singhs by then in charge of Awadh police station on November 30, 1858, after the complaint of the Muezzin (Masjid's officer).

This event garnered attention on November 9, 2019, when the Supreme Court gave its verdict in favour of the temple, on the basis of evidence, which included this incident. This information was shared by Jathedar Baba Harjit Singh Rasulpur, the eighth descendant from the family of Nihang Baba Fakir Singh Khalsa, while addressing mediapersons here on Sunday, as reported by IndianExpress.

The SC ruling, cited the report by Sheetal Dubey, the Thanedar, of Oudh, in November 1858. The report states: 'Today Mr. Nihang Singh Faqir Khalsa, a resident of Punjab, organized Hawan and Puja of Guru Gobind Singh and erected a symbol of Sri Bhagwan, within the premises of the Masjid. At the time of pitching the symbol, 25 Sikhs were posted there for security.

The report stated that he (Dubey) had taken a summons 'to the said Faqir' and he was admonished, in spite of which he continued to insist that 'every place belonged to Nirankar.'

Baba Harjit Singh Rasulpur said he would be carrying forward his ancestor's devotion towards Lord Ram by holding a langar in Ayodhya. 'Now when the Prana Prathishtha (consecration) of Lord Rama is being done on January 22, 2024, how can I lag behind', said Baba Harjit Singh, while adding that he along with Nihang Singhs will organise a langar in Ayodhya on January 22 and will serve devotees coming from all over the country and abroad.

I had to face criticism while maintaining harmony between Nihangs and Sanatan Dharma because on the one hand, I am an amritdhari (baptized) Sikh but on the other hand, I wear rudraksha mala around my neck', said Baba Harjit Singh.