Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Baptised Sikhs staff allowed to carry kripan at A''sar airport

Amritsar, Jun 7 (PTI) Baptised Sikh employees and security personnel at the Rajasansi Airport here were today allowed to carry kripan, after Shriomani Gurdwara Pharbandhak Committee threatened to hold protest against the ban on the ceremonial daggers. "Baptised Sikhs were allowed to perform their duty at the airport while wearing kripan, even at sensitive zone," Kahan Singh Pannu, Deputy Commissioner-Amritsar, said. Many employees also confirmed that Sikhs were allowed to carry six-inch daggers.

with thanks : IBNLive : link above for detailed news.

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