Sikh community offers final prayers for two Sikhs beheaded in Pakistan
February 27th, 2010 - 10:52 pm ICT by ANI
Amritsar, Feb 27(ANI): Hundreds of Sikh community members here on Saturday offered ‘Antim Ardas’ (final prayers) in memory of two Sikhs youths, who were beheaded by the Taliban in Pakistan.
The prayers were organized at the conclusion of the “Akhand Paath” (continued recitation) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of the Sikhs, at the revered Golden Temple.
The prayers were organized under the aegis of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC), the main body responsible for religious affairs of the Sikhs.
“We organize these final prayers for Bhai Jaspal Singh and Bhai Mahal Singh who were brutally killed, so that their souls rest in peace…the Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee is also praying for a quick release and wellness of the other two who are still in the captivity,” said Avtar Singh Makkar, president of the SGPC.
It may be recalled that Taliban militants killed two Sikh traders for ransom in Pakistan’s tribal region on Sunday. (ANI)
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