Amritsar, March 20 -- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday called upon the government of Himachal Pradesh to take action against "communal" elements over "mistreatment" of Punjabi youths.

In a statement, Dhami, while condemning such incidents, said Sikh devotees often travel to gurdwaras in different parts of the country. "It is unfortunate that in Himachal Pradesh, certain individuals are forcibly removing Nishan Sahib flags as well as images Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and others from the vehicles of Sikh pilgrims. This is creating an atmosphere of fear among Sikh pilgrims," he asserted.

Dhami said such incidents are not in the national interest. "It must never be forgotten that ...