The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) executive director, Satnam Singh Chahal, strongly condemns the completely disgraceful and unacceptable racist and hate-filled assault on two elderly Sikh men in Wolverhampton. This shocking act of violence is not only an attack on two innocent individuals but also a direct assault on the values of equality, respect, and harmony that form the foundation of any civilised society.
We call upon West Midlands Police (@WMPolice) and the UK Home Office (@ukhomeoffice) to take urgent and concrete steps to address the alarming rise in hate crimes across the United Kingdom. It is deeply troubling that elderly members of the Sikh community—who have dedicated their lives to enriching the nation’s social, cultural, and economic fabric—are being subjected to such vile and cowardly attacks.
Swift justice, stronger protections, and visible action are urgently needed to restore the confidence of the Sikh community and send a clear, unambiguous message that hate has no place in Britain.
The Sikh community, known globally for its values of service, sacrifice, and compassion, deserves to live with dignity and without fear. NAPA urges the authorities to ensure strict accountability, provide adequate safeguards for minority communities, and implement robust measures to eradicate racism and hate crimes in all their forms.