The reported incident from Faisalabad, where a young Sikh girl at St. Catherine’s Girls High School was allegedly assaulted and her turban forcibly removed, is deeply shocking and unacceptable. According to emerging reports, the girl was not only physically attacked but also humiliated for adhering to her Sikh faith after she refused to participate in religious practices inconsistent with her beliefs. 
This act is not merely an incident of school violence; it is a grave violation of religious freedom and human dignity. The turban (Dastaar) is a sacred article of faith in Sikhism, and forcibly removing it is an attack on the identity and self-respect of a Sikh individual. Reports that the child was kicked and punched, despite suffering from a medical condition, further underline the brutality of the act. 
NAPA strongly condemns this incident and demands immediate and transparent action against those responsible. The authorities in Pakistan must ensure accountability and guarantee the safety and rights of minority communities, particularly vulnerable children in educational institutions. No child should be forced to choose between education and religious identity.
This disturbing episode once again raises serious concerns about the treatment of Sikhs and other minorities in Pakistan. Silence or inaction in such cases only emboldens perpetrators and deepens fear among already marginalized communities.
I urge international human rights organizations, Sikh bodies worldwide, and governments to take serious note of this matter and press for justice. The dignity of every individual, regardless of religion, must be protected