Sikh Group Wants Anti-Bias Action After Turban Set Afire

May 12, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Chicago Tribune

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/custom/religion/ny-bc-nj--turbanonfire0512may12,0,238282.story

A Hightstown high school senior has been charged with setting fire to a turban worn by a fellow student who is a member of the Sikh religious faith.

A group representing Sikhs is calling for a full investigation and asking for the school to do more to combat discrimination against followers of the religion.