Gurudwara Kotwali Sahib in Morinda marks a deeply tragic yet revered moment in Sikh history. After the fierce and unequal battle of Chamkaur on 7 December 1705, Guru Gobind Singh Ji was separated from his family. While Guru Ji, along with his two elder sons and a group of devoted Sikhs, engaged the enemy forces, Mata Gujri Ji and the two younger Sahibzadas—Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji—took a different path and were later betrayed.

Following the separation near the Sirsa river, Mata Gujri Ji and the Sahibzadas spent the night in a humble hut near the riverbank. A kind Brahmin woman named Lachhmi provided them with food and water for two days. Later, Gangu, who had once served in Guru Ji’s household, convinced them to accompany him to his village, Saheri.

However, his intentions soon turned treacherous. Tempted by their valuables, Gangu stole a bag of gold coins during the night. The next morning, he raised a false alarm, loudly accusing that the gold had been stolen. Mata Gujri Ji calmly tried to pacify him, suggesting the coins were likely still in the house and urging him not to create a scene. But Gangu, filled with greed and malice, ignored her words.

He brought the village headman with him and reported them to the Kotwali (police station) at Morinda. At that time, Jani Khan and Mani Khan, the Ranghar officials, were in charge of the Morinda station. Gangu informed them that Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s elderly mother and two young sons were hiding at his home.

Acting on this information, Jani Khan and Mani Khan arrested Mata Gujri Ji and the Sahibzadas and brought them to the Morinda Kotwali. They were imprisoned here for a night under inhumane conditions. No food, water or warm clothes were provided to protect them from the biting cold. The next morning, they were transported to Sirhind in bullock carts under tight custody.

This Gurudwara stands at the very site where the beloved family members of Guru Gobind Singh Ji were unjustly imprisoned. It serves as a solemn reminder of their immense sacrifice and courage. On 12 December 1705, the two Sahibzadas were martyred by being bricked alive, and Mata Gujri Ji also attained martyrdom.

In 1763, the Dal Khalsa, before their march to Sirhind, attacked and destroyed Morinda in retaliation. Jani Khan and Mani Khan were killed during this campaign.

Due to its historical significance and association with the martyrdom of the younger Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri Ji, Gurudwara Kotwali Sahib is considered a sacred and highly revered site by the Sikh community.