Following the depiction of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in the Indian English newsweekly, "Outlook" where he was shown carrying arms in his beard, Outlook has stated that "We regret any hurt caused unintentionally." This comes as an editor's note following a protest letter written by Kanwarpal Singh, of Khalsa action committee.
The protest letter and regret are as follows:
"We protest the offensive caricature of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in Outlook. It is regrettable that Sikhs continue to be a subject of ridicule in the media. To portray a Sikh, even if he is Sant Bhindranwale, carrying arms in his beard, is shameful and disgusting. Every Indian and more so the staff of a journal of your stature and repute should know the importance Sikhs attach to their hair and beard. For all practising Sikhs, they are two of the five sacred symbols of their religion as mandated by Guru Gobind Singh. While we totally disagree with your portrayal of Sant Bhindrawale as a villain, we respect your right to have your opinion" :Kanwarpal Singh, Spokesperson, Khalsa Action Committee
Editor’s note: We regret any hurt caused unintentionally.
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