Voicing regret over the shooting incident at a Wisconsin gurdwara that killed six Sikh worshippers, Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi briefed Indian envoy to the US, Nirupama Rao, about the measures he would put in place to upgrade the security at the shrine.

During a meeting with Rao, who was in the city yesterday, the Mayor also informed her of the steps that would be taken for better interaction with the Sikh community.

"Oak Creek Mayor Scaffidi welcomed the Ambassador to Oak Creek and expressed regret over the tragic incident, adding that he was struck by the peaceful and composed reaction of the Sikh community," the Indian embassy said in a statement. Scaffidi informed Rao of the measures that he would put in place to upgrade the security at the gurdwara, the statement said.


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