Deputy Commissioner visits Southall Gurdwara

Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes visited Sri Guru Sabha Gurdwara in Southall on Friday 31 July to offer reassurance and support to London’s Sikh communities following the tragic death of Kirandeep Kaur in Hayes earlier this month. Faith communities are at the heart of London’s rich diversity, and we remain committed to protecting and supporting them. Our thoughts are with Kirandeep’s family and we are determined to pursue justice on her behalf.

Joined by local officers, the visit provided an opportunity to meet community leaders, listen to concerns and reinforce the Met’s commitment to protecting all Londoners.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner expressed condolences to Kirandeep's family and acknowledged the impact the incident has had on Sikh communities across London, saying: 

"I am here today to show the Met's commitment to Sikh communities right across London. I understand the concern and shock many people have felt following the tragic loss of Kirandeep Kaur, and my thoughts remain with her family. 

"We moved quickly to arrest and charge a suspect. While we do not believe there is any wider threat to the community, we recognise the impact this incident has had, and as a precaution, we have increased local patrols, including around gurdwaras. Our investigators are determined to find all the answers they can to the questions those affected about what happened to Kirandeep , and why.

“The Met continues to work closely with Sikh communities across the capital through regular engagement and partnership meetings, ensuring concerns are heard and acted upon.”

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