Sikh Driver's Religious Rights Violated: Outrage After Turban Removed During US Court Appearance

Oct 29, 2025 03:04 pm CST

A 21-year-old Indian Sikh truck driver, Jashanpreet Singh, appeared in a California court without his turban after being charged with vehicular manslaughter, sparking outrage in the Sikh community. The incident has led to a petition demanding respect for his religious identity and raised concerns about cultural insensitivity in the American legal system, with community leaders calling for intervention and a fair investigation.