Ariana Grande had just finished her concert in Manchester and left the stage when a homemade bomb exploded right next to the arena where the event was being held. The bombing had taken place right between the arena and area right next to the exit towards Manchester Victoria train station. The incident claimed 22 lives and left over 59 injured according to the BBC. In the wake of this tragedy, those in and around the area joined in the rescue work. Notable among these good samaritans is the Sikh community – for every time there has been a natural or man-made disaster in their vicinity or abroad the Sikh community in the UK (and elsewhere) has never hesitated to offer help, food, shelter and money.
AJ Singh was just like any regular taxi driver from Manchester, driving around the city looking for passengers. He was among the many Mancunians who rushed to aid of those caught up in the chaos that followed the suicide bombing at Manchester Arena on Monday night. With a hand-written note posted on his windshield “Free Taxi, If needed”, Singh began doing the rounds of the block picking up strangers and offering free rides. Singh was able to help many of the injured victims at the site of the blast and rushed them to their houses or medical aid whichever they preferred.
Not just Gurudwaras in Manchester offering victims food & accommodation, this Sikh cab driver is offering free taxi service to the needy #RT pic.twitter.com/AJNXL6JurW
— Harjinder S Kukreja (@SinghLions) May 23, 2017
After the terror attack, Gurudwaras began offering food and accommodation. In the wake of one of the deadliest attacks in the United Kingdom, four Gurudwaras opened up for all the those in need of shelter or food. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara Educational and Cultural Centre, Gurdwara Sri Guru Harkrisham Sahib, Dasmesh Sikh Temple and Central Gurdwara Manchester were some of the Sikh temples offering the aid and care for any victims of the terror attack.
Sikh Temples in Manchester, UK offering food & accommodation. They are open for ALL people. #PrayForManchester #ManchesterArena #England pic.twitter.com/l52J9B5JjN
— Harjinder S Kukreja (@SinghLions) May 23, 2017
The Cosmopolitan UK made the goof up confusing him with a Muslim man and went on to rectify their mistake in the story when a Twitter user corrected them.
1. Nice Sikh man offers free cab rides in Manchester
2. Cosmo knows he’s Sikh, asks to use photo
3. Cosmo prints headline saying he’s Muslim pic.twitter.com/9SVnjby2Rs— Tolerant Fellow (@nontolerantman) May 23, 2017
Height of muslim appeasement,sikh driver who offered free lifts in Manchester termed as muslim driver. pic.twitter.com/k081XWifnl
— Adv. Dhaval Nakhva (@dhaval8456) May 24, 2017
The Sikh community came together to provide help for those affected by the blast from setting up water stalls for people on the streets (a traditional Sikh practice) to coming out with support for the city. The Sikh community has really shown their camaraderie with the people of Manchester.
“Any turban man you see in Manchester will guide you to a Sikh temple, we will help everyone.”#ManchesterBombing pic.twitter.com/VgemVVwo0B
— Birgit Maass (@birgit_maass) May 23, 2017
incredible by the sikh community in manchester _ i could not be more proud to be from this great diverse colourful bright vibrant city! pic.twitter.com/PhMfldehIC
— charlotte _ (@charlottegrime) May 23, 2017
Some Sikhs have put up water points for prayers & vigils while others are marching in solidarity #Manchester #WeStandTogether #Sikh #UK #RT pic.twitter.com/RPKQVZWy5A
— Harjinder S Kukreja (@SinghLions) May 23, 2017
Many other Mancunian taxi drivers were offering their services for free for anyone in need after public transport was shut down in the aftermath of the attack. Local residents and hotels offered their homes for any survivors of the attack. The locals began offering refuge on Twitter using the hashtag #RoomForManchester helping people track their nearest homestay.
If anybody needs somewhere to stay tonight me and my girlfriend have a flat in Stockport, 10 minutes outside Manchester #roomformanchester
— token northerner (@ChloeBellaa) May 22, 2017
Anyone needing somewhere to stay can come to our Manchester headquarters in the city centre.
127 Portland St M1 4PZ
— Steven Bartlett (@SteveBartlettSC) May 22, 2017
Holiday Inn Manchester is taking in children without parents. Call 0161 836 9600. Be safe __#ManchesterArena #roomformanchester
— JD (@Dempsey86John) May 22, 2017
If anybody needs somewhere to stay tonight me and my girlfriend have a flat in Stockport, 10 minutes outside Manchester #roomformanchester
— token northerner (@ChloeBellaa) May 22, 2017
Absolutely gut wrenching. God bless the people of Manchester offering rooms and rides tonight. #roomformanchester
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) May 23, 2017
Mancunians pulled together to support each other in these grave times of distress and have shown the world a brave front.
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