Security arrangements in Bathinda have been stepped up security ahead of Baisakhi celebrations in the state, following an unverified video of Khalistani preacher and 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh urging followers to spread the word for the big congregation on Baisakhi to discuss
As targeting killings against Sikh community are on rise in Pakistan, the minority communities and especially Sikhs are feeling insecure as Pakistan government's failure to protect minorities are encouraging perpetrators to act with impunity.
"First, they were served notice but their replies were not satisfactory and to avoid any law & order situation, the action was taken", Additional SP, Raipur told ANI.
"We should not take any such step that affects the image of the Sikh community across the world. Peace and brotherhood are required at the moment. Punjab wants development and peace," he said.
The Ontario Gurudwara Committee (OGC) has condemned alleged acts of vandalism that have taken place in recent months at Hindu places of worship in Canada's Ontario.
According to an official statement from Daljeet Singh Cheema, a member of the core committee, this advisory board would assist the party to sort out various Sikh community (Panthic) issues.
On the occasion, the President in a statement on Tuesday said, "On the sacred occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, I extend my heartiest greetings to all fellow citizens and Indians settled abroad, especially the brothers and sisters of Sikh community."
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Canada's lack of seriousness in countering terror financing has surfaced as hate crimes in Canada by anti-national elements continue to witness a surge as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to accommodate the most extreme elements of the Sikh community
Lahore [Pakistan], October 19 (ANI): Gurudwara Chubcha Sahib, located in the capital city of Pakistan's Punjab province, has been demolished by district authorities citing safety concerns in the locality, according to local media reports.