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Arson at gurdwara: Sikhs set
£50,000 reward for info
WSN Network
LONDON:
London’s Sikhs, shocked by the fire to a gurdwara which they believe
to be an act of arson, have pledged to fight for justice with a
£50,000 reward to track the culprits. The committee of East London’s
Gurdwara Sikh Sangat at Harley Grove in Bow are treating the attack
as “murder” because their holy books were destroyed. The community’s
14 Saroops, the Sikhs’ holy books, were lost as 40ft flames swept
through the building and broke through the roof.
Committee members
claimed police could be doing more to catch those responsible. Gurdwara trustee Jagmohan Singh said: “This is more than just an
arson attack on the building. It was an attack on the Sikh religion
itself. “Police could be doing more—so we have to assist them with
the reward. The community won’t sleep until the intruder is caught
and brought to justice.” The community pledged to rebuild the temple
which could cost an estimated £4 million.
They also plan a march on
May 24 to show the attack “will not be tolerated.” A police
investigation began after eye-witnesses reported an intruder in the
temple moments before the blaze on March 16, but no arrests have
been made. Detectives are appealing to anyone with information to
contact Limehouse CID on 020-7275 4750, or Crimestoppers anonymously
on 0800-555111.
20
May 2009
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