Sikh student assaulted after being mistaken for ‘Hindu’ at San Jose State University, Hindu groups condemn attack

A Sikh student at San Jose State University was assaulted and had his turban torn off, with attackers reportedly using "Hindu" as a slur. Hindu advocacy groups condemned the attack, citing anti-Hindu bias and overlapping vulnerabilities faced by Sikh and Hindu students. The incident has prompted calls for enhanced campus security and awareness programs.

Feb 15, 2026 - 09:30
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Sikh student assaulted after being mistaken for ‘Hindu’ at San Jose State University, Hindu groups condemn attack
A Sikh student at San Jose State University was assaulted and had his turban torn off, with attackers reportedly using "Hindu" as a slur. Hindu advocacy groups condemned the attack, citing anti-Hindu bias and overlapping vulnerabilities faced by Sikh and Hindu students. The incident has prompted calls for enhanced campus security and awareness programs.

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