In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded in Queens, New York, an innocent man of Indian Origin, Jasmer Singh (68), paid the ultimate price following a minor car accident that quickly escalated into a brutal and senseless assault.
The tragic tale of this 68-year-old Indian American immigrant, hailing from the Sikh faith, shines a glaring light on the grim realities of racial prejudice and violence that continue to persist in society.
Jasmer Singh, who came to the United States from India to provide a better life for his family, was described as a noble and educated individual. His crime? Looking different, proudly adorned in his turban, which unfortunately became a symbol that attracted brutality.
The assailant, Gilbert Augustin, currently faces charges of manslaughter and assault, but the authorities are hesitating to categorize this as a hate crime, a decision that baffles and infuriates. It is clear that Singh’s distinctive appearance, marked by his turban, was the trigger for this horrific attack.
His family’s plea for justice, insisting that this should be treated as a hate crime, is not just an isolated cry but a demand for the recognition and condemnation of racially motivated violence.
Mayor Eric Adams rightly acknowledged that Jasmer Singh deserved a more compassionate fate, and extended his solemn commitment to protect the Sikh community and repudiate the hatred that claimed this innocent life.
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