India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the reported demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan, calling it a targeted act of vandalism and urging Islamabad to bring perpetrators to justice and restore the shrine.
A Nihang jatha was stopped by Uttarakhand Police at the Himachal-Uttarakhand border while en route to Dehradun, stemming from a dispute over a June 16 clash in Karnaprayag. Nihang representatives presented three demands, including action against police officials and release of detained members.
A tense standoff at Uttarakhand's Nagrasu Gurdwara continues for the fourth day as Nihang Sikhs, armed with traditional weapons, demand the release of four sect members arrested after a clash. Efforts to resolve the situation are ongoing, with reinforcements and drones monitoring the peaceful premises.
A standoff at a gurdwara in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, involving Nihang Sikhs demanding the release of four arrested Nihangs, entered its third day. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann spoke with his Uttarakhand counterpart, urging an amicable resolution.
Army personnel arrived in Nagrasu, Uttarakhand, as a standoff between Nihangs and authorities entered its third day. The Nihangs, armed with weapons, are demanding the release of four sect members arrested after a clash in Chamoli.
Armed Nihang Sikhs held a gurdwara sevadar and a devotee hostage in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, demanding the release of four arrested sect members. The standoff ended peacefully Sunday evening after negotiations with the district administration.
Armed Nihangs held a Sikh devotee hostage on the roof of a Rudraprayag gurdwara for over 24 hours, demanding the release of four sect members arrested after a June 16 clash. Police have contained the situation, with negotiations underway for the hostage's safe release.
Nihangs stormed a gurdwara in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, took the manager hostage, and climbed onto the roof demanding the release of four members arrested after a clash in Karnaprayag. Police are deployed and attempting to resolve the standoff.
Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have arrested Sher Shah, the main suspect in the murder of a Sikh caretaker couple inside a gurdwara in Mardan district. The motive remains unclear, and no links to banned organizations have been found.
Four people sustained minor injuries during a violent altercation at a gurdwara in Moers, Germany. Police deployed special forces and a helicopter following reports of gunfire, though the nature of the shots remains under investigation.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney marked Sikh Heritage Month by participating in community service at Gurdwara Sahib Ottawa. He highlighted Canada's significant Sikh population, the world's second-largest, and their contributions to national prosperity. Across Canada, events like the 'Baaghi ja Badshah' exhibition and diaspora celebrations in Toronto underscore Sikh history, values, and the strong India-Canada cultural connection.
Two Indian men were fatally shot outside a gurdwara in Covo, Italy, on Friday night after a Vaisakhi festival gathering. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential "coldly planned execution," with initial findings suggesting the attack was not spontaneous. Shell casings were recovered, and a witness described the shooter as an Indian who also frequented the place of worship.
