USA: May 24, 2017. (PCP) The American Sikh Council (ASC) (formerly known as World Sikh Council America Region –WSC-AR) is sickened at the grisly crime by a 22-year-old Salman Abedi the suspected suicide bomber who killed 22 teenagers and wounded at least 59 other civilians by detonating bombs at the Ariana Grande concert being held at the Manchester Arena. The bombs were set off in the foyer area at 10:30 pm on Monday May 22, 2017 as the concert going teenagers were pouring out of the stadium. According to CNN reports, ‘at least 12 victims aged 16 or under were being treated at a children's hospital for serious injuries, some of them fighting for their lives.’ ISIS has claimed responsibility without offering any evidence. This comes on the heels of the previous attack outside the Parliament in London in late March, 2017. Police in Manchester are still sifting through clues trying to piece the carnage together. Dr.Gurdas Singh, President of the American Sikh Council stated, “Our hearts go out to young children and their loved ones. We stand with all freedom and liberty loving people to condemn this heinous attack of cowardice. Terrorism in the name of religion must be condemned in the strongest of terms.” The American Sikh Council (ASC) offers its deepest sympathies - to the families and loved ones of those who have been taken away by this terrible tragedy. Our prayers are with the injured for a rapid and full recovery. May the ‘Almighty’ lighten your burden, and grace you with hope and healing under these demanding circumstances. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of profound tragedy and grief. All Americans should be on their guard in public places. The American Sikh Council (ASC) respectfully appeals to all member and non-member gurdwaras across the United States to be vigilant and inform the local law enforcement authorities immediately, of any suspicious activity.