INDIA: PM appeals for calm between rival Sikh factions

Updated May 21, 2007 19:09:08

India's prime minister has appealed for calm following violent protests between rival Sikh factions in two northern states. Security reinforcements were sent to Punjab and Haryana where thousands of Sikhs last week rioted against the Dera Sacha Saud (DSS) sect for allegedly insulting a respected Sikh guru.

Presenter: Sen Lam
Speakers: Professor Robin Jeffrey, Director of the Research School of Pacific and Asian studies, at the Australian National University