An aged Sikh guy used to be reportedly assaulted right here over the weekend, as government mentioned they’re in contact with native police for additional knowledge at the incident, the second one such since January this 12 months.
Pictures shared on social media confirmed the aged Sikh particular person – whose title used to be now not but launched – with a bloodied turban, face and garments.
Neighborhood-based civil and human rights organisation ‘The Sikh Coalition’ mentioned it’s acutely aware of the reported attack at the aged Sikh guy in Queens, New York Sunday morning.
“We’re operating briefly to have interaction the Richmond Hill sangat (crew) to be informed extra info and main points and assess what sources and make stronger might be helpful,” the organisation mentioned.
“We’re extraordinarily disturbed by way of the violent and heartbreaking pictures which can be being shared on social media platforms. As we continue to learn extra about what took place and any doable motivating elements, we inspire everybody to pause on sharing the title/symbol of the neighborhood member concerned till anyone with direct get right of entry to to the person confirms consent and corroborates reported main points,” it added.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards additionally tweeted that his place of work is acutely aware of the “incident in Richmond Hill” and is contacting the New York Town Police Division to be informed extra information about this reported assault.
“Our ideas are with him and we want for not anything lower than a complete restoration,” he mentioned.
In January this 12 months, a Sikh taxi driving force used to be assaulted on the JFK World Airport right here, with the attacker allegedly calling him “turbaned other folks” and to “return on your nation”.