Sikh Deportees Arrive in India Without Turbans, Drawing Condemnation

The SGPC criticized US authorities for allegedly preventing Sikh deportees from wearing turbans, calling it a violation of religious identity.

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) condemned US authorities for allegedly not allowing Sikh deportees to wear turbans during their deportation process.
Visuals shared on social media showed Sikh deportees arriving at Amritsar airport bareheaded, prompting the SGPC to provide turbans upon their arrival.
A Sikh deportee claimed they were asked to remove their turbans upon entering the US illegally and were transported back in shackles without turbans.
The SGPC announced plans to raise the issue with US officials, emphasizing that the turban is a core part of Sikh religious identity.
Political leaders, including those from the Shiromani Akali Dal, urged the Indian government to address the matter with US authorities to prevent similar incidents in the future.