NEW YORK: A senior cabinet minister in the Punjab government and his delegation came under attack here as hundreds of Sikhs protesting his visit allegedly threw stones and hurled a shoe at the leaders, following which the police took two youths into custody.
Tota Singh, Minister for NRI Affairs in the Punjab government, and other Akali leaders were scheduled to address a meeting at Richmond Hill in the Queens borough yesterday.
However, hundreds of Sikhs protesting the visit and chanting slogans converged at the venue and allegedly surrounded the area, according to information provided by the rights group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
The standoff between the Sikhs and Singh's delegation continued for more than three hours and a heavy contingent of New York Police was summoned at the scene.
Two Sikh youths were taken in custody by the New York police for attacking the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader.
with thanks : Economic Times : LINK : for detailed news.
