An international student was swarmed and beaten by a group of people who ripped off his turban and dragged him across the sidewalk by his hair in Kelowna, B.C., Friday evening, according to a local politician.
Coun. Mohini Singh says she heard of the attack shortly after it happened Friday night, and went to visit 21-year-old Gagandeep Singh, who is from India, and not related to the councillorat his home.
The councillor says she was told that Gagandeep was heading home around 10: 30 p.m. after grocery shopping when he encountered a group of between 12 and 15 other young people on the bus. It was St. Patrick's Day and Mohini Singh says a rowdy group was on the bus, throwing a wig around. The councillor says the fact that Gangandeep is Sikh and from India was "undoubtedly" a factor in the assault.
"The Kelowna RCMP take this very seriously and are concerned that this type of crime has happened in our city," spokesperson Const. Mike Della-Paolera said.Witnesses and anyone with information are asked to call 250-762-3300.A GoFundMe started to support Gagandeep had raised more than $6,000 by Sunday evening. The money raised will go to helping with medical expenses, rent, and potentially the cost of a flight from India for the young man's parents.
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