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Golden Temple Sword Fight

Updated / Friday, 6 Jun 2014 09:09
Hundreds of Sikhs gathered at the shrine to pay their respects to those killed in an army raid in June 1984
Hundreds of Sikhs gathered at the shrine to pay their respects to those killed in an army raid in June 1984
Two groups of Sikhs sporting blue and saffron turbans chased each other with swords
Two groups of Sikhs sporting blue and saffron turbans chased each other with swords
The temple is the holiest shrine in the Sikh religion
The temple is the holiest shrine in the Sikh religion
At least 12 people were injured in the violence
At least 12 people were injured in the violence
Members of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) insisted they be allowed to speak first, which sparked the scuffles
Members of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) insisted they be allowed to speak first, which sparked the scuffles
The situation was brought under control when extra security was deployed
The situation was brought under control when extra security was deployed

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