In a recent incident that sparked outrage on social media, a girl was denied entry into the Golden Temple in Amritsar due to a tricolour painted on her face. In response to the incident, the girl has since issued an apology for any hurt caused.
The incident occurred on Monday when the girl and her family were visiting the Golden Temple after coming from the Wagha border. However, the person in charge of the temple denied her entry, citing the flag on her face as the reason for the denial. The incident led to a backlash on social media, with many users criticizing the decision to deny entry to the girl.
In a statement released after the incident, the girl apologized for any hurt caused and stated that her intention was not to offend anyone. She further mentioned that she had promptly heeded the request of the sevadar and removed the flag from her face.
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The girl's apology has been widely praised on social media, with many users commending her for taking responsibility for the incident. Some have also noted that the incident highlights the need for greater awareness and respect for the traditions of religious places.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has also issued a clarification regarding the incident, apologizing for any misbehavior by their official and stating that the flag on the girl's face was not the national flag as it did not have the Ashoka Chakra. The SGPC welcomed everyone to the Sikh shrine and emphasized that every religious place has its own decorum.