Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, April 13: Two Sikh men were assaulted in New York, the city’s latest attack on the community, which drew widespread outrage. A person has been arrested in the United States in response to calls for action against hate crimes. An elderly Sikh man was attacked just a few days ago in Queens, the same borough as the most recent incident.
The assault was condemned by the Consulate General of India in New York, who called it “deplorable” and said they were in contact with the authorities investigating the event.
“Another hateful attack against our Sikh community in Richmond Hill. Both individuals who were responsible must be brought to justice. Anyone with information about this should immediately contact @NYPDnews,” New York Attorney General Letitia James tweeted.
@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @NYCMayor @EdMermelstein @IndianEmbassyUS pic.twitter.com/Ws5NhHl0uV
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) April 12, 2022
New York embassy said in a statement, “We have approached the local authorities and New York City Police Department in the matter. Understand police complaint filed and one person arrested. We are in touch with community members and ready to offer all assistance to victims.”
2nd attack on 2 Sikhs within 10 days exactly at same location in Richmond Hill
Apparently, targeted hate attacks against Sikhs happening in continuation. We condemn this in strong words. These shd be investigated & perpetrators must be held accountable @IndiainNewYork @USAndIndia pic.twitter.com/Ld0RIxIeNn— Manjinder Singh Sirsa (@mssirsa) April 12, 2022
Hate crimes in the United States have long been a source of concern for people of various ethnicities. According to a report by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, anti-Asian hate crimes increased by 189 percent in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same time the year before.
