By the munisha.co.uk news desk
Leeds Sikh organisations and civic leaders have issued condolences after the killing of Henry Nowak in Southampton, while calling for unity, peace and mutual respect across communities.
The statement, published through Leeds City Council, said the Leeds Sikh community was expressing “deep sorrow and condolences” to Mr Nowak’s family, friends and others affected by the incident.
Leeds statement condemns violence
The signatories said communities should stand together with compassion after tragedy and strongly condemned all forms of violence.
They said the Sikh community remained committed to promoting peace, understanding and harmony, and linked that commitment to Sikh values of service, equality and respect for all humanity.
The statement did not set out further details of the Southampton case. Its focus was on community response, condolences and the need to maintain solidarity after a serious act of violence.
Council and faith leaders stress community ties
Leeds City Council leaders joined faith representatives and Sikh organisations in thanking Leeds and the wider British public for support, friendship and solidarity with the Sikh community.
The statement said kindness, respect and inclusiveness shown towards Sikhs across the United Kingdom had helped strengthen community bonds and foster a shared sense of togetherness.
It also pointed to the ongoing relationship between Leeds City Council, local Sikh organisations and wider faith networks in the city.
Sikh organisations named in the response
The letter was signed by Councillor James Lewis, Councillor Mary Harland and Councillor Emma Flint for Leeds City Council, alongside Bishop Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall and chair of Leeds Faith Forum.
The undersigned Sikh organisations included representatives from The Sikh Temple, Ramgarhia Board Leeds Committee, GNNSJ Leeds UK, Sri Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Armley, Guru Kalgidhar Sahib Committee and Gurdwara Hargobind Sahib Committee.
Source: Leeds City Council
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