Wild Brawl at NYC Sikh Temple: Swords, Knives, & Cricket Bats
- Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:22am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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It was a turf war — Sikh style.
A wild brawl broke out Sunday in Queens, NY after a rival Sikh group stormed a temple during prayers claiming they were the rightful leaders. And they brought some weapons to do their talking: swords, knives, and cricket bats.
Police were present at the temple during the fight, as the attackers had vowed to show up with force. But for some reason the mob made it past police and were let in. And that’s when utter pandemonium broke out, with some men swinging swords and others brandishing brass knuckles.
After the fact, seven men were arrested. The New York Post filed a video report from the scene:
This is the raw video:
The New York Post reports:
The alleged attackers — armed with at least one sword about 40 inches long, and another sword, according to a witness — were part of the old guard that had been recently voted out of power but refused to accept the decision, even going to court to challenge the election.
“We just went to pray,” said M.K. Singh, who received stitches and staples to close a head wound. “We walked inside, and they started attacking.
“They cut me. They tried to cut my arm off, but the sword got caught on [something]. I’m very lucky.”
New temple President Gurmej Singh said he and his supporters had come to pray despite knowing there could be trouble.
Police had been deployed outside the two-story center in case anything happened, but the violence broke out inside.
The attackers brought the long sword and at least one other blade, as well as a hammer, mallet and cricket bats to the temple at 101st Avenue and 114th Street at around 11 a.m., witnesses and police said.
Three people were reported injured, including a cop who tried to intervene, police said.
The attackers vowed to show up again next week.
(H/T: Daily Mail)




















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TrailerParkDave
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:12amI say we arm both sides and charge admission to the show!
Report Post »SacredHonor1776
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:28amhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikh
Sikhism is not Islam. It has a history connected to Islam in as much that when the religion was created the people were rebelling from an oppressive Islamic regime, but the religion of Sikhism was never Islam itself.
Report Post »Vital
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:11amSupposedly these shiks are normal people and this is normal shikish behavior…HELPPPPPPPPPPPP our country is in deep shik
Report Post »Rob
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:10amSane as Christian snake kissers….
Report Post »Paulhgreenbay
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 10:24amYeah cause we know those dying circus freak sideshows are so prevalent. Why don’t you do trend lines on both those and get back to me. You lefties just don’t get it. The Muslims hate you more than us.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:08amTo make them run away in fear is to go after them with a cordless beard trimmer. They can’t do anything without those beards. But I am with the rest of these comments. They should be deported to their country so they can worship their gods as they see fit.
Report Post »winecup
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:07amRead these comments, folks! Posters, examine yourselves. You’re not in a bubble here. Please think! There is more to this story. Knee-jerk reactions and slurs won‘t solve any of America’s problems. Think! Who got voted out and why? And… who, when vvoted out turns to brute force? Who?
This is not about being Hindu, Islamic, Christian, or whatever…
Report Post »freedomweiner
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:06amMore fomenting of chaos for everyone.
98% of people just want to live, raise their families, make a decent wage, come to do what their Creator (as they see Him) sent them here to do and be left alone to do it.
There are people who want to rule and control the world that are behind all of this……….in EVERY nation.
These are the people who need to GO bye-bye. They live on the dark side…….totally BLACK in spirit..
Report Post »JRAGWEED
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:04amNYC is a “no gun” area so these gentile folks brought their swords, hockey pucks, that kind of stuff. All peaceful religions worth their salt only bring swords, not guns, it’s called “change you can believe in”.
Report Post »Bushie
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:53amI hope they all kill them selfs.
Report Post »insight
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:52amThis is disappointing because the Sikhs and Hindus always remained in the background and seemingly peaceful. I view it as a few bad apples.
@GRANDMAOF5 and P4COOLER your stupid is showing. They are Sikhs not Muslims. Not even close to the same religion.
Report Post »Speak without Fear
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:52amAt that point…..I would thrown in a couple hundred pigs and locked them all in there.
Report Post »John Valentine
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:51amThat was on Easter Sunday? Maybe that’s how they celebrate it.
Report Post »streetrodder
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:43amI wonder if the looser threw in the towel.
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:52amLMFAO !!! that was a good one..
Report Post »stinkybisquit
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:15am((banging head on desk))
Report Post »hechafteth
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:43am@STREETRODDER
Report Post »***********************
Was that some kind of a Sikh joke? ;)
mutslie
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:42amh’mmmmm…………….’NOW THATS NOT CRICKET !
Report Post »stinkybisquit
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:39amI keep telling my friends: beware of Sikhs bearing cricket bats, but will they listen to me? NO! They think I’m a nut!
Report Post »P4cooler
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:39amAnd the Democrat’s want a mosque at the 911 site. Our country is going yo crap under Obama and under all the dictators Obama put in our numerous agencies (EPA BATF FCC etc..). I don‘t appreciate Obama’s attack on Wisconsin, Arizona law enforcement, his restriction of oil drilling/refineries (refusing to process permits), stripping away our rights and the list goes on. Only a lunatic would vote for this disaster of a dictator. Elections have consequences…look at the gas pumps!
Report Post »MOTHERSMITH
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:38amOh, Well isn’t that special?…….LOL. Sounds like a bunch of noise making to me. I kept looking for Sinbad the Sailor.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:37amWelcome to the 1500s.
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:36amWell the police had the right idea………. Let them all kill eachother.. Oh well, sucks to them I guess..
Report Post »starman70
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 11:59amUnionized police stopping the violence? No, let it wind down and the participants exhaust themselves then make a few arrests to make it look good. America, you are getting what you pay for.
Report Post »Obama Bin Lying
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:36amThe only problem with “Suicide” bombers….is usually when one of them decides to collect virgins, and share a Falafeal with their diety of choice, they usually end up taking 50 innocent men, women and children with them.
Report Post »windycitywoman
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 10:46amJust the idea that a God would bless anyone with virgins in heaven is sick! Their God claims to glorify THEM?? What kind of God does that?? I will be honored to lay my crowns before Jesus and worship Him, not the other way around! This is a religion that to me, makes no sense.
Report Post »Nick Pable with Buckshot
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 11:30amUnbelievable – do you actually read the story before you spout off, do you read the other comments? Do you even think? THEY are NOT Muslims!! Wrong story, wrong rant.
Report Post »D4nny
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 12:48pmAbsolutely… night and day difference.
Report Post »zteater
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 10:01pm“Just the idea that a God would bless anyone with virgins in heaven is sick! Their God claims to glorify THEM?? What kind of God does that?? I will be honored to lay my crowns before Jesus and worship Him, not the other way around! This is a religion that to me, makes no sense.”
Wrong religion. They’re Skih, not Muslim. India not the Middle East. Sheesh, no wonder Conservatives get a bad rap…
Report Post »GayDem4Beck
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:31amanimals… but we all know MSM won’t cover this… or they will somehow blame the Tea Party.
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:43amBlame the tea party ? you didn’t see the guy with the knife in one hand and the tea bag in the other ? Of course it‘s the blue eyed white man’s fault. We are the oppressors…
Report Post »log cabin republican
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:25am@gaydem4beck
Report Post »you are right the msm will not report this and if they do it will be a hit piece on the TEA Party
EP46
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:30amJust doing a Obama said…..You bring a knife, we will bring a gun. He must be so proud of them.
Report Post »NOKOOLAIDDRINKER
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 11:28amJust goes to show take away guns or don’t allow access and the crazy “animals” will use whateverelse is available reverting back to cave men. So even without guns violent agression will still occur and alot of people will still behave like “animals”.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:29amThey have just moved their conflict from on side of the world to the other – the men, their ideaology and their way of dealing with it hasn’t changed – they are just making it our problem. Heaven help us if Sharia Law is introduced – they already have the swords.
Report Post »Lesterp
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:37amWe are at least 10 years behind the problem. People need to pay attention, it is going to get worse.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:52amBut these are not Muslims. Brush up on your religions please.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:29amSorry, GHOSTOFJEFFERSON, thanks.
Report Post »Shamrock241
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 12:20pmLet them have their swords, I’ll take my 12 Gauge loaded with 00 Buckshot anyday over a sword.
Report Post »Leadthemtothelight
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:28amIs it just me or do the news articles lately seem more like something out of the National Inquirer?
Report Post »I guess its just that it seems so over the top violent and bizarre>
demint.disciple
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:40amThe blaze is showing the crumbling of a nation.. THIS IS NEWS, not some inquirer story… It show how the U.S is breaking apart from the inside out…
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:54amUnfortunately, THIS IS OUR NEWS REALITY in the USA these days. We wish it were just the stuff MADE UP in gossip rags! This is our country now and it is a TOTAL MESS!
Report Post »IAMNOTKNOWING
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:47pmSoon. Soooooooooon, … “the river will go ‘Ka-booom!’” ;D
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:28amAnother religion of Peace.
Report Post »lemmings4obama
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:11pmMan, if I only had a dime for everytime those darn Non-denom Christians storm my Presby Evangelical church brandishing weapons….
Report Post »eng8491
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:27amFirst! Any of these attackers who are not natural born American citizens should be deported ASAP!
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:31amWhat a deceitful looking group photo.
Report Post »Obama Bin Lying
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:32amLooks like a ZZ top concert on crack.
Report Post »ISeeDanger.com
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:35amThe city that never sleeps?
Report Post »http://www.ISeeDanger.com
Jackers
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:39amWould this be the “religion of peace”?
Report Post »Leadthemtothelight
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:40amSick!……..I know so bad……. but really, an angry mob of turban wearing men….who only came to pray?
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:42amThey all just happened to show up with sticks and weapons?
Report Post »The hate that hate produced..
smithclar3nc3
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:42amExactly…..we don’t need sword carrying islamic zealots in America
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:51am@Jackers
“Would this be the “religion of peace”?”
No, it’s not Islam. It’s origins are in India. A doctor where my wife works is of the Sikh religion, a very pleasant and nice fellow, as genteel, educated and polite as they come. In this case it’s a matter of idiots who lost power not wanting to give it up, which is a factor of the human condition more than a specific religious bent.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:54am@smithclar3nc3
“Exactly…..we don’t need sword carrying islamic zealots in America”
These are not Muslims. Not even related to them.
Folks at the Blaze, most of you are good decent people. It behooves you to pick your targets carefully and fully identify them before pulling the proverbial trigger, which is common sense in ideological debates as much as it is on the range or in the field when hunting. Please people, research before you post.
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:55amAre they waiting for the return of Jesus?
Report Post »BSdetector
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:57amSikhs are not Muslim, they’re a type of Hindu, I believe.
Report Post »http://www.searchsikhism.com/islam3.html
Let’s not give the MSM any ammo here…
hauschild
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:05amLosers.
t’s why the countries they hail from will never get over the hump. They’re evil and corrupt. However, they appear to be the future of this country. America – do you like your future?
GhostOfJefferson
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:09am@hauschild
“It’s why the countries they hail from will never get over the hump. They’re evil and corrupt. However, they appear to be the future of this country. America – do you like your future?”
What do you mean? India has a booming economy actually and their standard of living is growing at levels unheard of during the days they were owned by the British Empire. Sikhs are actually a really peaceful all embracing people. This demonstration tells more of their entitlement-minded Americanization than it reflects the very peaceful spirit of their religion. In other words, they represent Sikhism as much as people stringing up blacks while singing hymns represented Christians.
Report Post »Jackers
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:13am@ Ghost of Jefferson… This is why I asked if this was the “religion of peace”…
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:14amThe statement “ Were part of the old guard that were recently voted out of power but refused to accept the decision” is what scares me the most. Seems that might happen Nov 2012. I will be going to DC to make sure Barry goes back to anywhere but our Whitehouse.
Report Post »Vital
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:15amHelp! Our country is in deep sikh
Report Post »drago
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:15am@ Ghostofjefferson
Report Post »You said to pick our targets carefully, believe me, i will………
My Sacred Honor
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:17amGHOST! How you been, bro!?
BTW, people….
NOT MUSLIM!!! HINDU!!!!
Report Post »You folks baffle me sometimes….
GhostOfJefferson
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:26am@My Sacred Honor
“GHOST! How you been, bro!?”
I just keep on keepin’ on. You’re doing well I hope? Keep meaning to email you, but I’m rather absent minded at times. :)
“NOT MUSLIM!!! HINDU!!!!”
Actually, not Hindu either. They’re their own distinct religion, they just happened to originate in India.
Report Post »OhSuzieQ
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 8:36ameng8491
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:27am
First! Any of these attackers who are not natural born American citizens should be deported ASAP!
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I am sooo with you on that!!
Report Post »Issachar
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:07amFellow American’s, we are being taken over from the inside, all of these groups are here to gain power, especially Muslims. Just like unions, it’s not about the good of the workers, or the students or the companies, it is about POWER.
Where is the POWER of WE THE PEOPLE – neutered and castrated by the false prophets in the White House and in the Justice Dept. I now consider the Judicial false and corrupt for not fast tracking the healthcare law to the Supreme Court. They want it to be so entrenched in our society, so as to declare it will be too expensive to be undone. Congress abridges our laws with disdain, and passes laws against the Constituion. This is treason.
So I ask what has to be done about this?
Report Post »bigmike63
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:09amHey folks! Please remember that these nuts are not Mussies. Maybe just as crazy, but mot the ones that are trying to rule the world.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:09amThey have unions too ?
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:10amAnd people think Pentecostals are wild!
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:12am@GHOST “Actually, not Hindu either. They’re their own distinct religion, they just happened to originate in India.”
I was following the rule of KISS for these assumptive folks: “Keep It Simple, Stupid”
And that’s OK….SHOWTIME had to come on here and ask me to check my email. Have at any given time, around 1,500-2,000 emails in my box, all spam. Had that email account since around 1996 or so when I bought my first computer while in the Marine Corps. $1,600, with a 500 MB HD and a whopping 4MB of RAM. But I DID have the new 3 1/2 floppy drive on it!
Report Post »Issachar
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:32amFor your edification, source wiki-leaks-pedia, I am sure this is true, I will do more, stay tuned:
Simran and Sewa: These are the Foundation of Sikhism. It is the duty of every Sikh to practice Naam Simran daily and engage in Seva whenever there is a possibility- in Gurdwara; in community centre; old people’s homes; care centres; major world disasters, etc.
Report Post »The Holy trinity of Sikhism: Guru Nanak formalised these three important aspects of Sikhism:
Naam Japna: – A Sikh is to engage in a daily practice of meditation and Nitnem by reciting and chanting of God’s Name.
Kirat Karni: – To live honestly and earn by ones physical and mental effort while accepting God’s gifts and blessings. A Sikh has to live as a householder carrying out his or her duties and responsibilities to the full.
Vand Chakna: – The Sikhs are asked to share their wealth within the community and outside by giving Dasvand and practising charity (Daan). To “Share and consume together”.
Kill the Five Thieves: The Sikh Gurus tell us that our mind and spirit are constantly being attacked by the Five Evils – Kam (Lust), Krodh (Rage), Lobh (Greed), Moh (Attachment) and Ahankar (Ego). A Sikh needs to constantly attack and overcome these five vices. [1]
Positive Human Qualities: The Sikh Gurus taught the Sikhs to develop and harness positive human qualities which lead the soul closer to God and away from evil. These are: Sat (Truth); Daya (Compassion); Santokh (Contentment); Nimrata (Humility); and Pyare (Love).
hifi74
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:36amNot Muslim as others have already surmised. Actually they have fought hard with us against the Taliban and Al’Qeada. As a matter of fact there was a story on here about a month ago about a Sikh soldier that single handedly fought off an entire insurgent platoon. Usually very peaceful people.
Report Post »watchmany2k
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:45amYou will note, the story a few months ago about the child wearing the “symbolic” sikh knife.
Report Post »it was a big deal, religious discrimination, it only represents the inner jihad.
This is what happens when the melting pot is filled with dross.
KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:52amThis must be that multiculturalism and diversity that keeps on blessing our country!
Report Post »mikelivi
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 10:32amThe religion of peace strikes again! Muslims are barbarians, [period. There are no moderate or good muslims, its all a smoke show. All of them are evil! ALL of them……….
Report Post »donh2
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 10:41amThese are just muslims playing a friendly game of hide and Sikh
Report Post »encinom
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 10:42amJackers
Report Post »Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:39am
Would this be the “religion of peace”?
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They are Shiks, not Muslims, they are an offshot of the Hindu faith.
AriBenTZion
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 10:56amHoly hallucinations Batman!
What the hell ever happened to brotherly love?
Report Post »coalfired
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 11:29amdeport all of them!
Report Post »winecup
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 12:41pmThis story is here to highlight the current worldwide turn to violence/unrest to resolve issues, not to highlight how bad other religions are. Haven’t we learned anything yet? (I have my own opinions about other religions, and happen to believe I’m right, but it’s not about that.) I can guarantee someone put this group up to stand up for their grievance in this way. Two things over the last week have come to my PERSONAL attention (no news media needed). 1) Family member student encouraged to take action against unfair raising of campus housing. Fix the ‘austerity’ cuts in such a way as to be unjust to a specific group and then profs encourage kids to protest. 2) Come to DC to support [insert your favorite great and just charity/cause here] and [insert a group, such as 'patients' rights'] in this MAY DAY national protest.
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 12:55pmThis happens at Christian churches all the time right. Friggen smelly savages .
Report Post »heyjms
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 1:22pmLooks like a bunch of people who celebrate peace and love to me.
Report Post »Pastor Ray
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 1:28pmYeah this happens all the time in the churches in america…because one group wanted red carpet and the other wanted blue…BUT all it does is SPLIT the church into two churches instead of one…these sons of belial KILL one another!!!
Report Post »DIOS BENDIGA AMERICA ... JESUCRISTO ES EL SEÑOR!
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 1:29pmGoing to the temple to pray — got my koran in one hand and my sword in the other…differs from Christianity, God’s word is the sword. Christians — make sure you have your full armor on!
Report Post »Omikronian
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 1:52pmThis is much worse in India, where Sikhs use violence and intimidation against minority religions.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:01pmWild bunch of sheet heads…
Report Post »DirectlyUnPCman
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:15pmHahah DO YOU GET IT? This is what these people are. They are as bad as black. Violence is the answer. You dont like what someone else says or does – attack them. The funny thing though – they cant even stand eachother. What a pathetic excuse for humanity. At some point in time, we will need to clear this garbage up.
Report Post »Love Bandit Bestid
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 5:29pmI didn’t know ZZ TOP were Buddists.
What a bunch of freaks.
Report Post »MBridOKC
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 6:47pmI remember one time some people at my church got really upset because they weren’t asked to bring anything to potluck and they brought in bats and hammers and…. oh…. oh.. that didn’t happen.. I must have gotten it mixed up with some Islamic beatdown… SORRY EVERYONE! I forget after listening to mainstream media that Christians don’t do crap like this…. oops.
Report Post »MBridOKC
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 6:52pmOK OK, My bad. Sorry for the ignorance. They aren’t Muslim, but what the hey!? You still don’t catch people on Sunday busting up the joint.
Report Post »zteater
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:53pm“First! Any of these attackers who are not natural born American citizens should be deported ASAP!”
In accordance with the Constitution and federal law, they should be given fair and due process in a court of law. Remember, they are (just as anyone in America) are innocent until proven guilty.
Second — Not being born in America is not immediate grounds for deportation — lest you forget our historical immigrate roots? I would also like to know how you can ascertain from this video who is or is not a legal citizen?
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