Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:08am on 23 Dec 2025,Tuesday India Global
A Sikh religious procession in New Zealand was halted after a far-right group blocked its route in Auckland. The Nagar Kirtan, organised by a local Sikh gurdwara, had official permission from authorities. Protesters linked to the group True Patriots of New Zealand stood in front of the procession and performed a haka. They held banners with anti-immigrant messages and chanted religious slogans. Police stayed at the scene and stopped the situation from turning violent. Sikh participants remained calm during the disruption. Community leaders in India and New Zealand condemned the incident and urged authorities to protect religious freedom. The episode has renewed concerns about racism and minority safety in the country.
