Bradford Sikhs fight Pakeezah meat plant plans
"Members of a Sikh community in Bradford have applied for a judicial review to challenge plans for a halal meat plant next door to their local temple."
"Bradford council planners approved a new meat processing plant at food firm Pakeezah on Leeds Road in August. But the decision angered worshippers at the Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara as many of them are strict vegetarians."
"The plans have now been effectively put on hold until the row is settled at the High Court next year."
"Lawyers acting for the Sikhs have lodged an application for a judicial review but the High Court's decision on whether to grant the review is not expected before next summer."
"They said the proximity of the gurdwara's kitchen to the proposed meat plant" undermined the sanctity of worship"."
"Jatinder Singh, a regular at the temple, said it was "deeply offensive" and people felt hurt. Another worshipper asked: "How would Muslims attending a mosque feel if there was a sausage factory next door?""
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Bradford Sikhs fight Pakeezah meat plant plans
By Shabnam Mahmood
BBC News
PUBLISHED: 13 December 2013
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