New York: A prestigious university in America has taken a big decision considering the faith of Sikh students. The university administration has announced that it will allow Sikh students to wear kirpans on campus. Significantly, in Sikhism, the saber is a religious object. For Sikhs, keeping a saber is a matter of faith. The university administration has taken this step after a video of a University of North Carolina student being handcuffed in Charlotte for carrying a saber went viral about two months ago.
The University of North Carolina said in a statement Thursday that students will be allowed to wear sabers on campus, provided the blade is no longer than three inches and “it is kept clipped to the body under clothing at all times.” “The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with Institutional Integrity, also provided additional awareness training to our police department this week and will continue to work to provide cultural education and training opportunities for all on campus,” the statement said. .”
The university thanked Sikh leaders, including the non-profit organization The Sikh Coalition and the Global Sikh Council, for helping with the move. Sikh students are also happy after this decision of the university administration. Now they can keep a saber with them even inside the premises. Provided that they will have to follow the guidelines issued by the university administration regarding keeping the saber.
