MPPSC Exam Row: Sikh Student Alleges Turban Removal, Kirpan Seized in Ratlam
MPPSC Exam Row: Sikh Student Alleges Turban Removal, Kirpan Seized in Ratlam
- •A major controversy erupted in Ratlam during the MPPSC State Eligibility Test (SET) after an Amritdhari Sikh student, Gurleen Kaur, alleged forced turban removal and kirpan seizure.
- •Gurleen Kaur, from Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, stated that female staff at the Utkrisht School center took her to a separate room and asked her to remove her dumala (turban) and kirpan for inspection.
- •The student expressed that her religious sentiments were deeply hurt by the incident, as the turban and kirpan are integral to Sikh faith.
- •Following the incident, the local Sikh community gathered outside the examination center in protest, expressing anger over the treatment of religious symbols during security checks.
- •The incident has sparked debate on balancing strict security measures with religious sensitivity, with the community awaiting an official response from the examination administration.
