Two Sikh men were assaulted in New York, the city’s latest attack on the community, which drew widespread condemnation. A person has been arrested in the United States in response to calls for action against hate crimes. An elderly Sikh man was attacked just a few days ago in Queens, the same borough as the most recent incident.
Invasion of “The murder of two Sikh gentlemen in Richmond Hills, New York, is despicable,” the New York embassy said in a statement, adding, “We have approached local authorities and the New York City Police Department in this matter.” One person was arrested and a police complaint was filed. We’ve made contact with members of the community and are prepared to help victims in any way we can.”
The BJP’s Manjinder Singh Sirsa has condemned a “targeted hate attack” on two Sikhs in New York. He said the incident was the second such attack within 10 days at the same location in Richmond Hill, New York, within a month.
