LONDON, UK—Secretary General of Sikh Council UK, Gurmel Singh said, “These senseless acts of violence only galvanise the resolve of the majority to prevail over the tyranny of the terrorists.”
He added, “It has been heartening to see so many acts of kindness and humanity by many ordinary people in the face of such evil. I am aware of Sikhs in Paris inviting those seeking shelter into their Gurdwaras. Sikhs in the UK have also responded by praying for the victims today. Sikhs have shown solidarity with the people of Paris with some even lighting up their Gurdwara buildings in the blue, white and red colours of the French flag.”
Earlier today, Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, was in touch with the Secretary General of Sikh Council UK. In their conversation the Secretary of State reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to all communities in the UK and the need to stand united at this time. He also confirmed the authorities zero tolerance of incidents of hate crime against any community and requested those in the Sikh community to report any such incidences.”
Gurmel Singh said, “Following such terrorist incidences in the past Sikhs have often been targeted in hate crimes. I would urge everybody in the community to stay vigilant to any hate crimes and to report them at the earliest opportunity to both the authorities and to the Sikh Council UK”
If you are aware of any hate crime against Sikhs including to homes, businesses and Gurdwaras, please report these incidences to Sikh Council UK at [email protected]
