Voicing regret over the shooting incident at a Wisconsin gurdwara that killed six Sikh worshippers, Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi briefed Indian envoy to the US, Nirupama Rao, about the measures he would put in place to upgrade the security at the shrine.

During a meeting with Ms. Rao, who was in the city on Wednesday, the Mayor also informed her of the steps that would be taken for better interaction with the Sikh community.

Ms Rao was briefed about the Sunday incident by Scaffidi, Police Chief John Edwards and FBI Special Agent in charge Teresa Carlson. The Ambassador also raised the concern of the families
for early release of the bodies of the victims.

Later, Ms Rao attended the National Night Out event, a vigil to mark the memory of the victims of the Gurdwara shooting, on the grounds of Oak Creek Community Centre, where around 5,000 people from different communities had gathered. The Governor of Wisconsin was also present on the occasion.