Latest Sikhism News

Attackers kill Pakistani Sikh in drive-by shooting in Lahore

May. 06, 2023 09:19 AM EDT

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani Sikh was killed by unknown assailants in a drive-by shooting in the eastern city of Lahore on Saturday, police said. The man, identified as Sardar Singh, was shot by gunmen riding on a motorcycle in Lahore’s residential neighborhood of Nawab...

Indian police arrest Sikh separatist leader after long hunt

Apr. 23, 2023 07:31 AM EDT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian police on Sunday arrested a separatist leader who has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland and the secession of India’s northern Punjab state, which has a history of violent insurgency. Amritpal Singh had been on the run since last month after...

17 men arrested in California Sikh community shootings

Apr. 17, 2023 19:06 PM EDT

YUBA CITY, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Northern California on Monday said they had arrested more than a dozen men from two warring criminal syndicates whose violent rivalry they say was responsible for a mass shooting at a Sikh temple and a brutal sword attack at a parade in 2018. ...

Shooting in Indian army station kills 4 soldiers

Apr. 12, 2023 04:04 AM EDT

NEW DELHI (AP) — A firing incident inside a military station in northern India killed at least four soldiers early Wednesday, an army statement said. The statement didn't give details, saying only that quick reaction teams were activated, and the area cordoned off and sealed. ...

Sikh, Christian die in targeted killings in Pakistan’s NW

Apr. 01, 2023 11:19 AM EDT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani Sikh businessman and a Christian cleaner were shot dead by unknown assailants in separate incidents in the northwestern city of Peshawar, police said Saturday. Gunmen on a motorbike opened fire on Sikh shop owner Dayal Singh when he was in his...

Why the religious fast for Ramadan, Lent and other holy days

Mar. 23, 2023 16:51 PM EDT

Muslims around the world are welcoming the start of Ramadan, a month of fasting, increased worship, heightened charity, good deeds and community. Christians are also fasting during Lent, the 40-day period of penance and prayer ahead of Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the...

India police seek Sikh leader, arrest separatist supporters

Mar. 22, 2023 21:09 PM EDT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian police are searching for a separatist leader who has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland, stirring fears of violence in northwestern Punjab state where there's a history of bloody insurgency. Police have accused Amritpal Singh, a 30-year-old...

Windows smashed at India consulates in London, San Francisco

Mar. 20, 2023 16:50 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Windows at India's High Commission in London and at the Consulate General of India in San Francisco were smashed during separate demonstrations by Sikh protesters, police in both cities said Monday. London’s Metropolitan Police force said a man was arrested Sunday...