Monday, May 25, 2009

Punjab Riots After Vienna Killing

By Mei Kin Chew

A preacher from an Indian sect was killed by a rival Sikh group in Austria, causing commotions with thousands of Sikhs clashing with police and setting fire to buildings, vehicles and a train. A man was shot dead by the police and at least six people were arrested for arson.

Chief Minister of Punjab Prakash Singh Badal has called for an all party meeting and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has appealed for calm.

The preacher, Sant Rama Nand was attacked by six men with knives during a religious ceremony and did not survive his fatal wounds in the hospital.

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