Sikh organisations across the UK have issued a public statement urging people not to associate the Sikh faith with the ongoing murder trial linked to the death of 18-year-old University of Southampton student Henry Nowak.
The statement, released by the British Sikh Federation , expressed condolences to Nowak’s family and described the incident as inconsistent with Sikh teachings and values.
“On behalf of Sikh organisations and communities across the country, we express our deepest condolences for the tragic loss of life,” the statement read.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Nowak family and loved ones during this profoundly difficult time.”
The organisations said the case should not be used to make wider assumptions about Sikh beliefs or religious practices.
