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Henry Novak: Sikh man who murdered Henry Novak was reported for allegedly stealing a ceremonial blade from the gurdwara in 2023 | World News

June 3, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

A Southampton Sikh man has been jailed for the murder of an 18-year-old student after he was reported to police for allegedly stealing a ritual religious blade, the Daily Mail reported.Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life for murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak with an 8-inch copan gun in Southampton city center in December 2025.Members of … Read more

UK Sikh restaurateur Harman Singh calls for kirpan ban saying it is being used against unarmed civilians News of the World

May 31, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

A British Sikh restaurateur has called for a ban on the gram pan knife, arguing that the ceremonial knife is being misused as a weapon against unarmed civilians despite its significance as an article of Sikh faith.Harman Singh Kapoor, who runs London’s Rangrez restaurant, has previously made headlines over controversy over the restaurant’s serving of … Read more

UK Sikh community offers condolences to Henry Nowak family, urges against prejudice during ongoing trial | World News

May 24, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Sikh organizations across the UK have issued public statements urging people not to link the Sikh faith with the ongoing murder trial linked to the death of 18-year-old University of Southampton student Henry Novak.A statement issued by the British Sikh Federation expressed condolences to Nowak’s family and said the incident was inconsistent with Sikh teachings … Read more