Hate Crimes

Analyzing Situation of Sikhs in UK after Henry Nowak’s Tragic Death | Xenophobia Against Sikhs in UK

New Jersey Sheriff Must Step Down for Racist Remarks Against Black Community and Gurbir Grewal, says Sikh Coalition

USA: ASC Condemns Attacks on Sikhs in Keyes and Manteca

Racist Attack on Sikh Man in California (US); Told to Go Back

Authorities Commit To Making Decision in Northwest Illinois Hate Crime Case: Sikh Coalition

USA: In Clear Hate Crime Case, Gunman Threatens Sikh in Northwest Illinois

Sikhs Among ‘Top Targets’ For Hate Crimes Across US

More than half of Hate Crimes in USA go unreported: Report

USA: Two sentenced to 3 years in jail for assaulting California Sikh Man

Sikh Voice Speaks Out At U.S. Senate Hate Crime Hearing

Sikh Aware UK: Hate Crime Monitoring Platform for UK Sikhs Launched

Sikh doctor gets death threats in Indiana (USA)

Amnesty Statement on Racist Hate Crime Against Nigerian Students in Greater Noida (UP)

US Sikh Balmeet Singh Decorated With “Young Hero” Award

Fresno Man Sentenced to 4 Years Imprisonment for Racial Attack on Sikh

FBI Includes Hate Crimes Against Sikh in Its Annual Report

Sikh Assaulted, Hair Cut in USA; Sikh Coalition Urges Hate Crime Investigation

Turban Eh! event to hit University of Alberta in response to racist posters against Sikhs

AAP condemns pasting of racist posters targetting Sikhs in University of Alberta in Canada

Statement of Vice-Chancellor of University of Alberta about racist posters against Sikhs

WSO Condemns Racist Posters at University of Alberta Targeting Sikhs

Former British solider jailed for racially abusing Sikh neighbours in Derby

Recent Senseless Shootings in Arizona and New York: Could They Be Hate Crimes?

USA: Sikh owner fears hate crime after horse shot dead in Tennessee

Man who attacked Toronto Sikh man in Quebec City gets 10 months in jail

Teen charged with hate crime on Fresno Sikh man commits suicide

Suspects In Sikh Man Assault Plead Not Guilty In Court

Attacker sentenced in Chicago Hate Crime for brutally beating up Sikh man

Post Spike In Hate Crimes, US Sikh Community Launches New Tool To Report Incidents

Spokake (USA) Beadbi Incident: Accused is facing hate crime charges

Curbing Hate: Sikh Coalition Engages with Law Enforcement & Educators

US $10K Reward to nab culprit in Sikh Man’s murder in Fresno

Sikhs rally in response to Fresno hate crime

Another incident of Potential Hate Crime Against elderly Sikh in USA

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Hate Crimes

Analyzing Situation of Sikhs in UK after Henry Nowak’s Tragic Death | Xenophobia Against Sikhs in UK

June 15, 2026

The tragic death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak has been unequivocally condemned by Sikh leaders, lawmakers, and the broader Sikh world in the UK. Despite this united stance, the broader community has faced unwarranted targeting and backlash due to the background of the accused, who happened to be a Sikh.

Sikh Coalition Works with Pennsylvania Legislature to Introduce Hate Crime Bill Package

November 11, 2019

The Sikh Coalition has said that it worked with the Pennsylvania General Assembly over the past four months to guide several bills focused on reducing hate crimes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Hate Crime Reports On An Alarming Rise – Reveals Amnesty International India’s ‘Halt The Hate’

October 4, 2019

Amnesty International India has maintained that its' interactive website ‘Halt the Hate’ has found that reports of alleged hate crimes have witnessed the steepest rise in numbers since 2016.

Muslim Home Attacked in Haryana, Family Members Beaten-up Badly With Iron Rods

March 23, 2019

A video that went viral over internet shows that a Muslim family was badly beaten up by a group of men who were armed with iron rods.

After New Zealand Attacks The Sikh Coalition Urges Sikhs To Remain Vigilant

March 16, 2019

In the largest act of mass violence in New Zealand’s history, two mosques were horrifically attacked during Friday prayer services. In a statement issued yesterday, the Sikh Coalition has expressed solidarity with the Muslim community and offers its condolences in their time of mourning.

Over 200 Alleged Hate Crimes in 2018, Reveals ‘Halt the Hate’ Website

March 5, 2019

A disturbing number of alleged hate crimes - including assault, rape and murder – were reported in 2018 against people from marginalized groups, especially Dalits and Muslims, said Amnesty India today, as it released data recorded on its interactive website, ‘Halt the Hate’.

WSO Condemns Racist Graffiti Kelowna Gurdwara Sahib in BC

November 20, 2018

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has strongly condemned the racist vandalism of the Gurdwara Guru Amardas Darbar Sikh Society in Kelowna, British Columbia. The racist graffiti was discovered on Nov. 19 as a gathering was starting.

New Jersey Sheriff Must Step Down for Racist Remarks Against Black Community and Gurbir Grewal, says Sikh Coalition

September 22, 2018

Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino was recorded making racist remarks about the black community and Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, while also making homophobic remarks about New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver.

USA: ASC Condemns Attacks on Sikhs in Keyes and Manteca

August 9, 2018

The American Sikh Council (ASC) has raised alarm at the continued spate of violence perpetrated against Sikhs in United States of America (USA).

Racist Attack on Sikh Man in California (US); Told to Go Back

August 7, 2018

A Sikh man was reportedly beaten up multiple times by two racists in California. The is investigating the incident as hate crime.

Authorities Commit To Making Decision in Northwest Illinois Hate Crime Case: Sikh Coalition

February 17, 2018

The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department contends that the investigation had stalled because Uber has not responded to their warrant for the attacker’s Uber account information that was filed on February 6, 2018 - a week after the assault occurred.

USA: In Clear Hate Crime Case, Gunman Threatens Sikh in Northwest Illinois

February 15, 2018

It is learnt that a passenger put a gun to the head of a Sikh Uber driver after demanding to know “which country do you belong to?” and telling him “I hate turban people” on Sunday, January 28th.

Sikhs Among ‘Top Targets’ For Hate Crimes Across US

August 8, 2017

While the Sikhs were observing the 5th anniversary of Oak Creek Gurdwara shooting incident here on Saturday, the leaders of the community here on Sunday

More than half of Hate Crimes in USA go unreported: Report

June 30, 2017

Washington: The majority of hate crimes experienced by US residents over a 12-year period were not reported to the police, according to a new federal report released on Thursday that stoked advocates’ concerns about ongoing tensions between law enforcement and black and Latino communities. More than half of the 2,50,000 hate crimes that took place […]

USA: Two sentenced to 3 years in jail for assaulting California Sikh Man

May 19, 2017

Two men were found guilty on felony assault and hate crime charges and sentenced to a three-year term in California state prison on Thursday (May 18) for the brutal attack against Maan Singh Khalsa.

Sikh Voice Speaks Out At U.S. Senate Hate Crime Hearing

May 7, 2017

On May 02, 2017, Dr. Prabhjot Singh – a Sikh American who has experienced hate violence firsthand – testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the urgent need to address hate crimes in the United States.

Sikh Aware UK: Hate Crime Monitoring Platform for UK Sikhs Launched

April 11, 2017

Sikh Council UK has announced the formation of Sikh Aware UK, a hate crime monitoring platform for the Sikh community in the UK.

Sikh doctor gets death threats in Indiana (USA)

March 31, 2017

A Sikh doctor in the US has received death threats from an anonymous caller in Indiana, amid a series of hate crime incidents in which people having their origins in Indian subcontinent have been targeted.

Amnesty Statement on Racist Hate Crime Against Nigerian Students in Greater Noida (UP)

March 30, 2017

Uttar Pradesh authorities must bring to justice those responsible for recent racist attacks against black African students and ensure the students’ safety, said Amnesty International India today.

US Sikh Balmeet Singh Decorated With “Young Hero” Award

December 24, 2016

A young Sikh-American, Balmeet Singh, who dared to stood up against a hatemonger, was awarded with the ‘Young Hero’ award in the US.

Fresno Man Sentenced to 4 Years Imprisonment for Racial Attack on Sikh

December 2, 2016

A local court today sentenced a man in Fresno, California, who was found guilty of a hate crime against Amrik Singh Bal, a 68-year-old Sikh farm laborer

FBI Includes Hate Crimes Against Sikh in Its Annual Report

November 19, 2016

This week, the FBI released its annual report on hate crimes, which for the very first time, includes reported hate crimes committed against Sikhs. According to the FBI, there were six hate crimes committed against Sikhs in 2015.

Sikh Assaulted, Hair Cut in USA; Sikh Coalition Urges Hate Crime Investigation

October 8, 2016

The Sikh Coalition reportedly sent a letter on Oct. 07 to the Richmond Police Department and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office on behalf of Maan Singh Khalsa.

Turban Eh! event to hit University of Alberta in response to racist posters against Sikhs

September 22, 2016

In light of the recent racist posters targeting the Sikh community found around the University of Alberta campus, the University of Alberta Student Union, Sikh Students Association and World Sikh Organization of Canada, in collaboration with the local Sikh community of Edmonton, will be holding the event "Turban, Eh!"

AAP condemns pasting of racist posters targetting Sikhs in University of Alberta in Canada

September 22, 2016

Condemning the pasting of racist posters in University of Alberta in Canada, State Convenor of NRI Cell of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Jagtar Singh Sanghera termed the incident as 'shameful'.

Statement of Vice-Chancellor of University of Alberta about racist posters against Sikhs

September 20, 2016

The University of Alberta Vice-Chancellor and President David H. Turpin has issued a statement terming the racist posters in the university campus targeting the Sikhs as disturbing.

WSO Condemns Racist Posters at University of Alberta Targeting Sikhs

September 20, 2016

World Sikh Organization of Canada condemns racist posters distributed by the group “Immigration Watch Canada” targeting Sikhs at the University of Alberta.

Former British solider jailed for racially abusing Sikh neighbours in Derby

September 19, 2016

As per media reports a British soldier has been jailed for 10 months for racially abusing his Sikh neighbours by calling them “ISIS slags” and “dirty Pakis”.

Recent Senseless Shootings in Arizona and New York: Could They Be Hate Crimes?

August 20, 2016

On Monday, August 8, 2016, Amanjeet Singh Toor, a Sikh man, was shot and killed in a convenience store in Arizona. More than a week later, there is no information about why despite offers of a reward for information.

USA: Sikh owner fears hate crime after horse shot dead in Tennessee

July 3, 2016

As per media reports, [i]n a possible hate crime, the horse of a Sikh man in the US state of Tennessee has been shot dead from a close range.

Man who attacked Toronto Sikh man in Quebec City gets 10 months in jail

July 1, 2016

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has called the sentencing of Gabriel Royer Tremblay a strong message that hateful and racist attacks will not be tolerated.

Teen charged with hate crime on Fresno Sikh man commits suicide

April 25, 2016

A 17-year-old boy, who was facing hate crime trial for beating and running over a Sikh man has committed suicide.

Suspects In Sikh Man Assault Plead Not Guilty In Court

April 3, 2016

The suspects in an assault incident involving an elderly Sikh man have pleaded not guilty in court Friday (March 30).

Attacker sentenced in Chicago Hate Crime for brutally beating up Sikh man

March 11, 2016

The assailant who pled guilty to viciously beating a Sikh man in a hate crime near Chicago last September was sentenced in a juvenile court on March 9.

Post Spike In Hate Crimes, US Sikh Community Launches New Tool To Report Incidents

March 9, 2016

Parminder Singh was driving across the country with his family. As he parked his truck near Knoxville in Tennessee, some White men approached him in the parking lot. They seemed angry and their anger was directed at him. "Why did you come here?" they shouted. "Go back to where you came from."

Spokake (USA) Beadbi Incident: Accused is facing hate crime charges

March 9, 2016

A man who had vandalised a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Spokane Valley, Washington, is now facing hate crime charges.

Curbing Hate: Sikh Coalition Engages with Law Enforcement & Educators

January 28, 2016

In the wake of recent hate violence against Sikh Americans, the Sikh Coalition has prepared a variety of new resources to combat hate and has engaged in significant outreach with law enforcement and educators, requesting them to remain vigilant during this difficult time.

US $10K Reward to nab culprit in Sikh Man’s murder in Fresno

January 8, 2016

A reward of USD 10,000 has been offered to help police nab the culprit in the stabbing to death of a 68-year-old Sikh in California's Fresno city last week, as possibility of hate crime motive was being probed.

Sikhs rally in response to Fresno hate crime

January 8, 2016

An update by the Sikh Coalition says [o]n the morning of December 26, 2015, Amrik Singh Bal was assaulted on his way to work.

Another incident of Potential Hate Crime Against elderly Sikh in USA

December 17, 2015

On the afternoon of December 7, 2015, a 78-year-old Sikh man was assaulted while he waited to pick up his grandson from Warren Middle School in Bakersfield, California.

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