The local Sikh community have said the silence from the UK government over the recent alleged assassination of a Sikh activist is a "worrying issue".

It comes after Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed in Vancouver. 

Just three days later Avtar Singh Khanda, from Birmingham, died suddenly in June after a short illness.

National security authorities in Canada now say they have obtained “credible” intelligence suggesting “agents of the government of India” were behind the murder of the prominent Sikh leader.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau disclosed the intelligence on Monday and said he raised it with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit in New Delhi earlier this month. 

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But since the disclosure, Slough Sikhs say they feel let down over the UK government's "deafening silence" on the issue. 

A Slough Sikh, who wished to remain anonymous, opened up to this newspaper on their concerns.

"The Sikh community here is staying strong and just keeping in touch with each other," they said.

"We are united here. The Sikh community has lived in Slough for a very long time."

However, they agree that the UK government aren't doing enough.

"Our national security defence should be a high priority. Our sovereignty should be a high priority. Any religion or any other nation, we should be at the top.

"I am a proud British Sikh living in the United Kingdom - born here.

"The prime minister and the opposition leader need to come out and say something to make Sikhs feel safe in the United Kingdom.

"It is a worrying issue for Slough," they added.

There are currently fears about an alleged 'hit list', with a number of UK national Sikhs reported to be included.

On Tuesday, September 19, Slough MP Tan Dhesi said: "Concerning reports coming from Canada.

"Many Sikhs from Slough and beyond have contacted me; anxious, angry or fearful.

"Given Canadian PM Trudeau stated they’ve been working with close allies, we’re in touch with UK Gov to ensure justice is delivered."