A week after a Sikhs’ holy book was desecrated in the US, a similar incident has been reported in the UK. According to reports, the sacrilege incident happened in Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara, Bradford, UK. Talking to TOI over phone from the UK on Wednesday, Sewa Singh Lalli, a member, board of jathedars, Sikh Council, […]

A week after a Sikhs’ holy book was desecrated in the US, a similar incident has been reported in the UK. According to reports, the sacrilege incident happened in Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara, Bradford, UK.

Talking to TOI over phone from the UK on Wednesday, Sewa Singh Lalli, a member, board of jathedars, Sikh Council, said CCTV footage of the gurdwara showed that an Asian man wearing a turban got out of the van, looked around and threw ‘saroop’ of Sri Guru Granth Sahib over the gurdwara fence.

He said despite being wrapped, the saroop was damaged as it was lying outside in the rain all night.

Claiming that the incident was a clear disrespect to ‘saroop’, Lalli said, “We believe whoever has committed this disgusting act has done so with the clear and direct intent to hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community.”

He said the CCTV footage also showed that a vehicle was used in the crime, but the number plate and the face of the individual driving it were not visible.

“Police are also studying all CCTV cameras in the area for further clues and track the vehicle and its driver,” he said adding that meeting was held between the gurdwara committee and police to get more clues that would assist in resolving the case.

Lalli said, “Sikh Council, UK, will continue to liaise with all parties to ensure that the perpetrators of this crime are brought to justice.”

He added that they had also requested calm and solidarity by members of the Sikh community.