Sikhs in Italy Archives

Sikh Conference on Genocide, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Held in Switzerland

March 15, 2025

A Sikh conference on “Genocide, Human Rights, and Sovereignty” was held at Gurdwara Sahib Langenthal, Switzerland, drawing a gathering of Sikh Sangat from across Europe.

Model of Kirpan suggested by Italy government disapproved by SGPC Jathedars

July 27, 2017

Giani Gurbachan Singh and other SGPC appointed jathedars held a meeting at Akal Takht Sahib secretariat on Thursday in which the issue of modified model of Kirpan, suggested by the Italy government, was discussed.

WSO Canada Calls on SGPC, Giani Gurbachan Singh to Reject Proposed Italian “Modified” Kirpan

July 5, 2017

World Sikh Organization of Canada has called on Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee and Giani Gurbachan Singh to reject the proposed Italian "modification" of the kirpan.

Italian Govt. Allows Sikhs to wear specially designed Kirpan; Delegation Seeks Approval of Akal Takht

June 27, 2017

An Italian delegation, including Sikh activist Sukhdev Singh Kang, on Monday (June 26) sought Akal Takht’s approval for a specially designed Kirpan.

Italian Sikh To Move European Court Of Justice To Challenge Kirpan Ban

May 19, 2017

After the Supreme court of Italy on last Monday last upheld the decision of the lower court to ban Kirpan (Sikh Articale of Faith) from wearing it in

Italian Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Sikh Kirpans: Media Reports

May 16, 2017

The Italian Supreme Court has ruled against a Sikh migrant who wanted to carry Kirpan in public.

Punjab Police books diaspora Sikh activists under UAPA; Three locals arrested from Hoshiarpur district

August 10, 2016

The Punjab Police have reportedly arrested three persons from Hoshiarpur district of Punjab alleging that they were linked to Pakistan’sInter-Services Intelligence (ISI) .

Italy government want Akal Takhat to clear Kirpan design

July 3, 2015

Jathedars of five Sikh Takhats are likely to deliberating, in their next meeting, upon the Italian Government’s specific design for the kirpan so it could be worn over one’s clothes. The design has been prepared by the Italian government so that the kirpan.

Kirpan Issue: Sikhs likely to get limited relief in Italy

April 9, 2015

Sikhs residing in Italy are likely to get some relief on Kirpan issue, as the Italian authorities have reportedly agreed to allow to ‘limited size’ Kirpan at public places.

Italy: Sikh youth fined €23,000 (around Rs.19.6 Lakh) for not removing Kirpan

February 25, 2014

Italy (February 25, 2014): As per certain media reports a Sikh youth in Italy has been fined €23,000 (around 19.6 lakh rupees) by a court here for not removing his Kirpan.

Italy: Another Sikh arrested in relation to 2012 attack on Kuldip Brar

February 21, 2014

London, UK (February 21, 2014): According to a news reported by the Sikh Channel UK there has been another arrest in the case of the 2012 attack on controversial ex-Indian army officer Kuldeep Brar.

Dal Khalsa lashes out at Italian Government

August 10, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (August 10, 2013): Dal Khalsa came down heavily on Italian Government for the incident in which a Sikh delegation led by Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjit Singh GK was asked to remove turbans at Rome airport.

Italy says it’s senstive towards concerns of Sikhs regarding removal of turbans at airports

August 9, 2013

New Delhi, India (August 09, 2013): As per certain media reports Italy has assured Indian government that it was sensitive to the concerns of the Sikhs in the wake of a controversy after a Sikh delegation, comprising Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (DSGMC) and others, was held up at Rome airport and members asked to remove their turbans.

Sadda Haq screening in Italy on April 20

April 20, 2013

Ludhiana, Punjab (April 20, 2013): According to information shared by Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie's producers at Official Facebook Fans page of the movie, the film is going to be screened in Italy on April 20.

Why Italy refuses to recognize the world’s fifth-largest religion

July 26, 2012

ROME - Should a boy scout walking around with a Swiss-army knife be considered dangerous? Should Swiss-army knives be banned altogether? Well, for the Italian interior minister, if the small knife is carried for religious reasons, then the answer is yes.

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