Sikh Body Files FIR Against Amazon for ‘Hurting’ Sikh Community’s Sentiments

New Delhi, January 12

An FIR has been filed against online retail giant Amazon India by Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) for ‘hurting’ Sikh community’s sentiments by letting a seller put up toilet mats for sale with Golden Temple’s image on them.

Reportedly, the complaint has been registered by DSGMC chief Manjinder Singh Sirsa for ‘hurting’ Sikh community’s sentiments.

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Taking this to his Twitter handle, Sirsa posted few pictures showing bathroom rugs printed with the images of Golden Temple on it. He captioned, “Amazon is showing ‘recklessness towards Sikh sentiments’ is SAME@amazon @amazonIN This time, we will ensure legal action for your carelessness & encouragement to blasphemy#BoycottAmazon@ANI @ZeeNews @republic.”

He also demanded Amazon to ban the seller and asked them to issue a global apology.

Earlier in 2018, Amazon was slammed by several Sikh bodies for selling doormats, rugs and toilet accessories bearing the image of the highly-revered Golden Temple and was asked to immediately remove the “disrespectful products”.

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