Legislator Solages Joins Protestors Demanding
Safe Return of Sacred Sikh Religious Text
(GARDEN CITY PARK, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) joined with hundreds of peaceful protestors on Wednesday, Oct. 2 to urge for the safe return of a sacred Sikh religious text following its alleged theft.
The suspect is alleged to have taken the Guru Granth Sahib Ji from the Gurudwara Giansar in Holliswood. After weeks passed and the suspect steadily refused to return it, the Sikh community and allies, including Legislator Solages and New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, gathered outside the suspect’s Garden City Park home to demand its return, which occurred alter that evening to a jubilant response from protestors. The suspected accused of its theft has since been charged with fourth-degree grand larceny.
“I truly admire the faith, determination and patience of the Sikh community – virtues which have been on display for all to see during this ordeal,” Legislator Solages said. “We are appreciative of the professionalism of the Nassau County Police Department for overseeing the protest and bringing a very difficult situation to a peaceful conclusion.”
PHOTO CREDITS – Office of Legislator Carrié Solages