In Faisalabad, Pakistan, a young Sikh girl had her turban forcibly removed and was subjected to a brutal beating at a Christian school. The incident, condemned by Sikh Brotherhood International, occurred at St. Catherine Girls High School in the Warispura area. The victim, who suffers from asthma, was reportedly assaulted after refusing to take part in Christian prayers.
The girl’s mother, expressing outrage, accused the school authorities of mistreating her daughter. She alleged that her daughter was not only stripped of her turban but also physically attacked. Despite seeking help from Sikh leaders, the mother claimed no support was provided. Additionally, she highlighted a previous incident where she was assaulted and confined for nine months in Faisalabad.
Following a journalist’s report, the Minister for Minority Affairs in Punjab, Pakistan, intervened in the case, pressuring the police to secure the mother’s release. This incident has sparked concerns within the Sikh community in Pakistan, prompting questions about the treatment of minorities in the predominantly Muslim nation.
