Two Sikh men attacked, robbed in New York, one arrested
India Today
Two Sikh men were attacked in New York on a day when an unidentified gunman opened fire on several people at a subway station in the city.
In the second such assault in less than 10 days, two Sikh men were attacked and robbed in Queens here, the same neighbourhood in the city where an elderly Sikh man was assaulted early this month.
The Consulate General of India in New York said in a tweet that the “assault on two Sikh gentlemen in Richmond Hills, New York” is deplorable.
“We have approached the local authorities and New York City Police Department in the matter,” the Consulate said.
2nd attack on 2 Sikhs within 10 days exactly at same location in Richmond HillApparently, 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
It added that it notes that a police complaint has been filed in the incident and one person has been arrested. The Consulate said that it is in touch with community members and "ready to offer all assistance to the victims.”
