Scene of Damage and Police Deployment outside Police Post at Tilak Vihar Area of Delhi (15 August, 2013) | Source: Sikh24.Com

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Tension prevails in Tilak Vihar area of Delhi as Sikhs reportedly attacked by members of another group

By Sikh Siyasat Bureau

August 15, 2013

New Delhi, India (August 15, 2013): As per a Sikh24.Com news reports [t]ensions have erupted in Tilak Vihar area of New Delhi as residents of 80 Gaj Colony tried to attack the Sikhs. Police in heavy numbers were deployed to the scene to disperse the violence.

As per Sikh24.Com “Sikhs from various other parts of New Delhi have also arrived at the scene”.

Till the writing of this news there were no reports by Indian media. Some sources have confirmed to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) from Delhi, that some untoward incident has taken place in Tilak Vihar area as a result the tension prevails there.

Meanwhile, the following message was posted on the fan page of Manjit Singh GK on Facebook –

“Appeal to all by the President DSGMC Manjit Singh GK, Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Harmit Singh Kalka, as they all are traveling an out of country and town. Please maintain peace and do not get provoked by the news of clash between groups at Tilak Vihar so that further no damage is done.

Area Members DSGMC and responsible people are already there trying to work out with the authorities to solve the case.”

As per Sikh24.Com: [i]n a separate statement, former DSGMC President Paramjit Sarna also appealed to not resort to violence. He stated that the culprits would be brought to justice.