11.   Sharma was presented a scarf and a sword, the traditional way of honoring in Sikh religion.

12.   Sikh religion and politics go hand-in-hand in Punjab.

13.   The Khalistan Liberation Force wants to establish a Sikh state in Punjab, where members of the Sikh religion are a slight majority.

14.   The Nirankaris follow an offshoot of the Sikh religion.

15.   The Khalistan Liberation Force wants to establish an independent Sikh state in Punjab, where members of the Sikh religion are a slight majority.

16.   The Sikh religion was founded in the Punjab region of India.

17.   The Sikh religion is under siege, this time from within.

18.   When completed in the next three years, it will house relics associated with the Sikh religion.

19.   A hearing on sentencing will begin Tuesday and the four, followers of the Sikh religion, could face life in prison.

20.   Paushara Singh, a professor of Sikh studies, told reporters he would in the future abide by the norms of the Sikh religion, the news agency said.