Sikh Organization Defends Kirpan after Man Stabbed in Brampton (World Sikh Organization)

Sikh organization defends kirpan after man stabbed in Brampton



The World Sikh Organization of Canada is moving to dispel misconceptions about the kirpan, a small ceremonial dagger worn by Sikhs, following an incident on Friday outside the Sikh Lehar Centre in Brampton where a man was stabbed with a kirpan.



Sukhwant Singh was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault after Manjit Mangat, 53, was punched in the face and stabbed at the centre.



In a press release Wednesday, the organization said the kirpan is neither a knife nor a weapon.



"It is neither designed nor permitted to be used in anger or as a weapon. Doing so represents a serious transgression for a Sikh and may result in penalty or sanction," the release said.



"The kirpan poses no safety risk to Canadians. The kirpan is always sheathed and secured into a fabric holster and worn across the torso."

 
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Has anyone been "penalised" for misuse of the Kakaars - Kirpan and Karra ?? Apart from the weight of civil law which fined such miscreants..its the AKAL TAKHAT that should have taken action long ago...since already a few such incidents have already happened ??