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

The Sikh Federation said the blade used by Digwa was not a religious knife, known as a kirpan.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

A group of Sikh MPs has said the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak was "not about" their religion.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai