Sikh

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Under current legislation, a practising Sikh may wear a small blade, known as a kirpan, close to the body but drawing it in an act of aggression is illegal.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Sikh Federation has said the larger blade carried by Digwa was not a kirpan, one of the articles of faith carried by Sikhs.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Commenting on the blade used in the killing, which has sparked a debate on knife laws, he said: "To use the kirpan as a weapon to attack people - that's not the Sikh philosophy."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Leaders in Southampton's Sikh community have called for "peace and harmony" following violent protests over the murder of Henry Nowak.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He was from India, and his beard and turban were signs of his Sikh religious beliefs.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai