Delhi police perform ‘Parikrama’ of Bangla Sahib gurdwara to express gratitude

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, April 27

As a rare gesture of respect towards the unwavering commitment of the Sikh community in the battle against Covid-19, Delhi Police on Monday performed a full-sirened ‘Parikrama’ (circumambulation) of Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib.

This gesture comes as a token of appreciation for Sikhs who have been distributing langar to the masses and accommodating healthcare workers by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) in various gurdwaras amid the Covid-19 lockdown.

This Parikrama was led by DCP, North Delhi, Eish Singhal and the convoy included 35 police vans and 60 motorcycles. DCP Singhal paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sahib and thanked DSGMC for running an incessant langar for the needy and poor while the nation is battling coronavirus and lockdown challenge.

DSGMC president Manjinder Singh Sirsa thanked the Delhi Police as well as Ministry of Home Affairs and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

“This Parikrama should not be seen just as physical activity. This gesture of Delhi Police reflects respect towards the Sikh community of the whole nation. We are humbled that the tradition of langar started by Guru Nanak is now seen as the best way to serve humanity. Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib has served langar to nearly 50 lakh people in the last 35 days of lockdown,” he added.

The Sikh community has hailed this gesture of Delhi Police and thanked both DSGMC and police for highlighting the Sewa done by Sikhs.

Meanwhile, police SI Ranjeev Kumar has donated Rs 51,000 to the PM CARES COVID19 fund.