Canadian Sikh shot dead in home

Vancouver, May 18 – A Sikh youth has been shot dead in the driveway of his posh home in the Vancouver suburb of Surrey.

Chhminder Singh Gill, 32, who was killed Sunday, may have been targeted for his possible criminal links, local media said, though police have not said anything about it yet.

A police spokesman said they are investigating his business links.

‘We still have a lot of work ahead of us to figure out who he is linked to and what he is up to. But definitely he was the intended target of this from what we have learned so far,’ he told the local media.

Gill lived a posh life with wife Jasvir in a seven-bedroom home valued at $754,000.

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Krishna offers prayer at Ganga Sahib Gurdwara in Tehran

Tehran : External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, presently here on a four-day State visit, paid Obeisance at the lone Ganga Singh Sabha Gurdwara on Sunday.

Interacting with media after performing prayer at the Gurdwara, Krishna said: "I am happy that Sikh community here in Tehran has built this Gurdwara and they have been praying here and they have been involved in trade and other economic activities which bring the two countries nearer".

Krishna described Sikhs living in Iran as "wonderful Ambassadors of India".

"I have learnt that National Day celebrations were held here and I think they are wonderful ambassadors of India in this country , I wish them all well, " he added.

Ganga Singh Sabha Gurdwara was founded in 1941 by Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Teheran.

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Sikh religious sect head shot dead in Punjab

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Hoshiarpur (Punjab): A Sikh religious sect leader in Punjab Sant Pradhan Singh was gunned down by armed miscreants in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab in the wee hours today, police said.

Unidentified persons armed with AK-47 gun opened fire on head of 'Dera Mai Dass (Nirmale sect)' at Baddon, seriously injurying him, they said.

He succumed to his bullet injuries on way to civil hospital in adjoining Phagwara, the sources said.

On hearing news of the death of the sect head many of his devotees thronged the civil hospital to have a glimpse of him.

Detailing about the incident, they said in wee hours today after offering prayer of Guru Granth Sahib in the hall of the Dera, Sant Pradhan Singh opened its gate.

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Keertan Darbar pics at Krishna nagar, Delhi

Shabad Chowki Jatha of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Krishna nagar organised a Keertan Darbar, on the occassion of Tri Centenary celebrations of the victory of Sirhind by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. He was the Sikh general who established the First sikh state in India by avenging the martyrdom of two sons of Guru Gobind Singh ji.

Later, the imperial army attacked and Baba Banda Singh was offered to choose between Islam and death. He chose to die rather than give up his beloved faith. This is when his torture began. His baby son was placed on his lap. His son's heart was ripped out. While his heart was still beating in his enemies hand it was forced into his mouth. Banda Singh was tortured, killed and then his head was placed on a spear and paraded around for all Sikhs to witness! Today, Banda Singh Bahadur is celebrated as a great warrior and the first Sikh ruler who established the first Sikh state.

It was a very well organised programme with a massive gathering of devotees from various parts of Delhi & NCR. The Ragee jathaas included Bhai Manpreet singh Kanpuri, Bhai Baldev singh Vadala as well Bhai Mehtab singh ji. The Gurudwara committee welcomed all the visitors that included Jathedar Gurcharan singh Gatka Master, Member DSGMC as well heads of various local gurdwara bodies. Guru ka langer was distributed amongst the devotees during the programme.

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Fateh march pics at Krishna nagar, Delhi

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Frame charges against Sajjan Kumar for 1984 riots: Court

A city court on Saturday ordered framing of charges against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and seven others for allegedly killing five people during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Additional Sessions Judge Sunita Gupta passed the order. The court will now hear the matter May 18 when Kumar and others will present their defence.

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UK hails its blue-eyed Sikh soldier

They number just 80 in the 150,000-strong British Army, but Sikh soldiers have become the toast of the fighting force.

Private Ranvir Singh, a reservist with 151 London Transport Regiment, is now the UK government’s ambassador tasked with building bridges with that country’s formidable Sikh population.

He is credited with dispelling rumours about bullying, harassment and racism in the British army and also encouraging young people to enlist.

Singh has been visiting Gurdwaras across England to reach out to the Sikh community and share his experiences in the Army.

The British army website quotes Singh’s Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Adrain Lee as saying, "The work Private Singh has done on behalf of the British Army has been exemplary. At a time when conflicts occur as much over ideals as over territory, ensuring good communication across community groups is critical."

The British army admits that his efforts have been instrumental in improving its relationship with the Gurdwaras and engaging effectively with Sikhs. The Army Community Liaisons Office for London says, "They (Sikhs) now see a face they recognise and that builds up a trust with the Sikh community and the army."

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