Immigration enforcement officials from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) visited gurdwaras in New York and New Jersey on Sunday to check for the presence of “illegal” immigrants, drawing a sharp reaction from some Sikh organisations which see such actions as a threat to the sanctity of their faith.

Law enforcement officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have begun visiting gurdwaras in New York and New Jersey, reportedly to address concerns about illegal immigrants and criminal activity.

NY, NJ Gurdwaras Become Focus Of DHS Immigration Visits. Photo: File Photo. India-West News Desk. NEW YORK, NY – Sikh gurdwaras in New York and New Jersey have come under scruti

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