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The Guardian
Sikhs cautious amid UK backlash over condemnation
Sikh leaders condemned the murder of Henry Nowak by Vickrum Digwa, emphasizing that the incident does not represent the Sikh community. Following the attack, many Sikhs expressed fear of increased racial tensions and hate crimes, with reports of assaults targeting Sikhs and questions around the use of a kirpan, a religious weapon. Digwa was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years, with authorities clarifying that the weapon involved was not a traditional kirpan. The Sikh community rejected attempts to link the incident to wider stereotypes and warned that political rhetoric could exacerbate anti-Sikh sentiment.
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