By Admin 
New Zealand News: A shocking and much talked about incident has come to light from New Zealand, where a group of local people protested against the removal of Nagar Kirtan from the Sikh community. The protesters blocked the way for Nagar Kirtan and started standing in front and shouting slogans. After this incident, there was a tense situation in the area for some time, however, due to the wisdom of the police, the matter calmed down.
Protest carried out with banners
According to eyewitnesses, the protesters were holding banners that read, “This is New Zealand, not India” and “Let New Zealand remain New Zealand, this is our land, this is our stand.”
This demonstration took place on Saturday when Nagar Kirtan was returning towards the Gurudwara. Local people registered their protest through slogans and banners, which shocked the Sikh community.
Nagar Kirtan was returning to Gurudwara
Giving information, Sikh leader Sunny Singh said that on Saturday, Nagar Kirtan was taken out peacefully by the Sikh community in South Auckland area. This Nagar Kirtan started from Gurudwara Nanaksar Thath Ishar Darbar, Manurewa. This protest came to light when the Nagar Kirtan was returning towards the Gurudwara after passing through different parts of the area.
According to Sunny Singh, as soon as Nagar Kirtan reached near the Gurudwara, a group of about 30 to 35 local people came there. They stood in front of Nagar Kirtan, blocked the road and started raising slogans. The atmosphere became uneasy due to this sudden protest.
Sikh community showed restraint
Despite no clear reason for protest emerging, the Sikh community maintained complete restraint. Avoiding any kind of confrontation, he maintained peace and did not try to engage with the protesters. People of the community say that they were surprised by this unexpected protest, but they thought it best to maintain peace.
As soon as information about the incident was received, New Zealand Police reached the spot. The police immediately intervened and separated both the parties and averted any kind of clash. After some time the protesters moved aside, after which the Nagar Kirtan peacefully returned to the Gurudwara.