Saturday, October 1, 2011

Sikhs protest in London against "intimidation, disrespect" during airports' turban searches


LONDON: Sikhs have been protesting atLondon Parliament Square against "intimidation and disrespect" of their turbans being searched at European airports. 

The protest was organized by a cable TV station based in Birmingham and London, the Sikh Channel, and similar protests were held inBrussels, Rome and Madrid, The Independent reports. 
The turban, known as a Dastar, is regarded as a symbol of Sikh identity.

A Sikh Channel employee, Amar Deep Singh, travelled from Derby to participate in the protest. 



with thanks : Times of India : link a bove for detailed news.

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