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Sikh student detained for carrying 'KIRPAN' at US University; BJP leader Sirsa raises questions

"Despite numerous global campaigns to create awareness about Sikh Kakaars, it's disheartening to see the Campus Police at University of North Carolina detain a Sikh youth for his Kirpan. I condemn the discriminatory attitude of University authorities towards Sikh students," Sirsa tweeted.

Sep 26, 2022, 14:46 PM IST

Sikh student dragged out of UK nightclub for wearing turban

A Sikh law student in the UK felt 'victimised' after he was dragged out of a bar because he was wearing a turban, media reports said. Amrik Singh, 22, claimed that he was ordered to leave Rush Late Bar in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, for wearing his religious headgear, BBC reported. Singh was told that the bar had a "no headwear" policy.

Mar 11, 2018, 16:04 PM IST

Sikh student in US removed from soccer game for wearing turban

Witnesses said the referee would not allow the player onto the field because he was wearing the turban in compliance with his Sikh faith.

Sep 29, 2017, 19:49 PM IST

Sikh student denied school enrolment in Australia for wearing turban

A five-year-old Sikh boy has been denied school enrolment in Australia for wearing turban as it does not align with its uniform policy, despite a landmark ruling in 2008 against a private institution on the issue.

Jan 17, 2017, 17:23 PM IST