Jasmer Singh loved his city and deserved so much more than his tragic death. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I want our Sikh community to know you have more than our condolences. You have our sacred vow that we reject the hatred that took this innocent life and we will protect you. pic.twitter.com/JvhhmDJ9v2
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) October 22, 2023
Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 05:38am on 23 Oct 2023,Monday India Global
New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed profound condolences for the tragic death of Jasmer Singh, a 66-year-old Sikh man assaulted following a car accident. Singh succumbed to a brain injury after being repeatedly punched, prompting Adams to denounce the attack on Twitter. The Mayor assured the Sikh community of New York's unwavering support, condemning the hatred that led to the incident. A meeting with Sikh leaders was announced to address the community's needs. This incident follows another hate crime where a Sikh teenager was assaulted for wearing a turban and mask, leading to the arrest of the perpetrator on hate crime charges.
