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Golden Temple Sword Fight

Sikhs wielding swords clashed inside the compound of the their holiest shrine, the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
  • 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