Pictures of Sikh gurus in US bar a blasphemous act: SGPC
Amritsar: The SGPC, apex religious bodies of the Sikhs, yesterday sought removal of pictures of Sikh gurus from a bar in the US, saying such acts hurt the sentiments of the community. In a statement
Amritsar: The SGPC, apex religious bodies of the Sikhs, yesterday sought removal of pictures of Sikh gurus from a bar in the US, saying such acts hurt the sentiments of the community.
In a statement here, SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar expressed deep concern over the display of full-size pictures of Sikh gurus at a liquor bar near Los Angeles.
"It hurts the sentiments of the Sikh community all over the world and it is a blasphemous act," he said.
The management should immediately remove the pictures, Makkar said urging the concerned authorites to take stringent action against the bar management.
A pub in Hollywood near Los Angeles has displayed full size posters of Sikh gurus in their bar area, outraging the community members and forcing the owners to issue an apology.
In a statement here, SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar expressed deep concern over the display of full-size pictures of Sikh gurus at a liquor bar near Los Angeles.
"It hurts the sentiments of the Sikh community all over the world and it is a blasphemous act," he said.
The management should immediately remove the pictures, Makkar said urging the concerned authorites to take stringent action against the bar management.
A pub in Hollywood near Los Angeles has displayed full size posters of Sikh gurus in their bar area, outraging the community members and forcing the owners to issue an apology.