Gurudwara ‘Vandalised’ in Cologne, Germany; Punjab CM Urges Action

A Sikh gurudwara has been allegedly vandalised by unidentified people with graffiti in Germany's Cologne. The graffiti message on the gurudwara's main gate purportedly read "must go".

The consulate general of India in Frankfurt said the matter has been taken up with the German authorities, with the protection to the gurudwara having been promised.

We stand united in solidarity with the Sikh community. We have taken up the matter with the German authorities and have been assured of appropriate action. Protection to the Gurudwara has been promised. @SushmaSwaraj

— India in Frankfurt (@CGIFrankfurt) April 3, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh he was "shocked" by the vandalism, as he appealed to the Sikh community in the region to remain calm and not get provoked by such disruptive acts.

"Such brazen racist attacks are highly condemnable & German govt should ensure strict action against culprits," he wrote in a tweet.

Shocked by vandalisation of Sikh Gurdwara in Cologne, Germany. Such brazen racist attacks are highly condemnable & German govt should ensure strict action against culprits. Appeal to Sikh community in region to remain calm & not get provoked by such disruptive acts. @CGIFrankfurt https://t.co/9UTpSRqo1A

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) April 4, 2019