American Sikh Council condemns Manchester attack
American Sikh Council (ASC), an umbrella organisation of 73 Gurdwaras and other Sikh institutions on Wednesday strongly condemned the grisly crime by a 22 year old Salman Abedi the suspected suicide bomber who killed 22 teenagers and wounded at least 59 other civilians by detonating bombs at the Ariana Grande concert being held at the Manchester Arena.
Dr.Gurdas Singh, President of the ASC stated, “Our hearts go out to young children and their loved ones. We stand with all freedom and liberty loving people to condemn this heinous attack of cowardice. Terrorism in the name of religion must be condemned in the strongest of terms.”
The ASC formerly known as World Sikh Council America Region offered its deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have been taken away by this terrible tragedy. “Our prayers are with the injured for a rapid and full recovery,” said Dr Gurdas Singh adding all Americans should be on their guard in public places.
The ASC appealed to all member and non-member gurdwaras across the United States to be vigilant and inform the local law enforcement authorities immediately, of any suspicious activity.