Sikh organization defends kirpan after man stabbed in Brampton
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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."
Read it on Global News: Sikh organization defends kirpan after man stabbed in Brampton
Read it on Global News: 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."
Read it on Global News: Sikh organization defends kirpan after man stabbed in Brampton