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The Sikh Network The Sikh Network is an open collective of Sikh activists & professionals from all backgrounds.

The primary output of the Sikh Network is & UK Sikh Survey The Sikh Network is about connecting & representing Sikhs around the Sikh Manifesto &UK Sikh Survey. It is an open collaborate collective of over 5,000 Sikh activists from existing Sikh organisations, youth groups, human rights and political activists, lawyers, academics, researchers, journalists, public sector professionals, management consultants, marketing and PR professionals, charity workers and students. Individuals in the Sikh Network have an opportunity to fully participate and contribute, especially those who wish to remain in the background and don’t belong to any Gurdwara or organisation. It allows and encourages participates on any specific issues or a number of issues without insisting on ‘all or nothing’ approach. One important factor is that the Network is completely open and does not discriminate or set any pre conditions to either attend or participate. This is a forward thinking strategy to identify, utilise and inform Sikh youth talent without any burden and structures of existing organisations.

SIKH STUDENTS FRESHERS FAIR 2026!🔥 Get ready for an unforgettable Freshers Fair this Wednesday marking 10 years!We’re ex...
12/10/2026

SIKH STUDENTS FRESHERS FAIR 2026!

🔥 Get ready for an unforgettable Freshers Fair this Wednesday marking 10 years!

We’re excited to announce some of the amazing stalls already confirmed for this year’s event! 🙌

FREEBIES, VOUCHERS, PRIZES & EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS!

But that’s not all… we’ve got an incredible evening planned, packed with:

🍹 Delicious Mocktails
🎯 Fun Games & Activities
🛋️ Relaxing Chill-Out Lounge
🎁 Exciting Giveaways & Surprises
🤝 Amazing Opportunities to Meet New People & Make Friends for Life!

✨ Good vibes, great company and unforgettable memories await!

Whether you’re a fresher or a returning student, come along, get involved and be part of something special! ❤️

DON’T MISS OUT — SEE YOU THIS WEDNESDAY!

Anti-Sikh Hate Is Under-Reported. This Needs to Change.Recent reports of racially and religiously aggravated incidents i...
09/10/2026

Anti-Sikh Hate Is Under-Reported. This Needs to Change.

Recent reports of racially and religiously aggravated incidents involving Sikhs on public transport and in public spaces have highlighted a serious concern: too many incidents of hate go unreported.

Verbal abuse, racial slurs, intimidation, threats and harassment are often dismissed or simply tolerated. Some victims choose not to report incidents because they believe nothing will be done. Others just want to get on with their day.

Under-reporting has consequences. When incidents are not reported, repeat offenders go unidentified, patterns of targeted harassment remain undetected, and the true scale of anti-Sikh hate is hidden from official statistics.

This also weakens the evidence available to challenge the police and public authorities about the protection our communities need.

Every incident matters, however minor it may appear. We urge Sikhs, particularly those visibly identifiable by their turbans, to report incidents of racial or religious abuse, whether at railway stations, on buses, at bus stops or in other public spaces.

Witnesses should also come forward. You do not have to be the victim to report a hate incident.

How to report:

* Police: 101 for non-emergencies.
* Emergency: 999 if you are in immediate danger.
* British Transport Police: Text 61016 for incidents on trains or at railway stations.

Reporting is not simply about seeking justice for one incident. It is about building an accurate picture of the threats facing our community and helping prevent others from becoming victims.

‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️: Delhi High Court has overturned the previous High Court’s decision of Sept 2024 & granted bail to Bri...
18/09/2026

‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️: Delhi High Court has overturned the previous High Court’s decision of Sept 2024 & granted bail to British National Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal in all 7 NIA cases.

Jaggi will be released from prison after completing the relevant paperwork

Time to bring him home, Guru sahib Kirpa 🙏🏽

SLOUGH SIKH FATHER & SON: FROM VICTIMS TO DEFENDANTSA Sikh father and son who suffered serious injuries during a violent...
28/08/2026

SLOUGH SIKH FATHER & SON: FROM VICTIMS TO DEFENDANTS

A Sikh father and son who suffered serious injuries during a violent confrontation with neighbours say their names have been “dragged through the mud” by the way Thames Valley Police handled the case.

Gurdave Singh Rehsi, 36, and his father Tavinder Singh, 64, were charged following the January 2024 incident in Langley, despite being injured. Both were later acquitted of all charges at Reading Crown Court.

Their neighbour, Peter Hall, was convicted of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon after pleading guilty.

The family say they had previously reported years of alleged racist abuse and harassment, supported by CCTV and audio recordings, but claim insufficient action was taken.

Rehsi also alleges that his turban-wearing father was referred to as “Mr Turban” during the subsequent court proceedings.

He says the Crown Court ultimately recognised him and his father as victims and invited them to submit victim personal statements.

Rehsi has now lodged complaints concerning the police investigation, handling of alleged racism and information provided to the press. Thames Valley Police confirmed a complaint is being investigated and said it cannot comment further while that process continues.

The family are calling for the handling of the case to be reviewed “from start to finish.”

A HISTORIC MOMENT FOR SIKHS & SPORTKHALISTAN vs CSG ÉIRESaturday 15th AugustGuardian Warehousing Arena, Willenhall (WV13...
01/08/2026

A HISTORIC MOMENT FOR SIKHS & SPORT

KHALISTAN vs CSG ÉIRE
Saturday 15th August
Guardian Warehousing Arena, Willenhall (WV13 3BB)

Opening Ceremony: 6:30pm
Kick-off: 7:00pm

Join us for Khalistan Football Association first official CONIFA international friendly. Be part of history and experience an unforgettable evening of football, culture and community.

🎟️ Get your tickets now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-conifa-football-match-friendly-fixture-tickets-1994506246875

19/07/2026

BBC News coverage of today’s (19 July 2026) community vigil in Hayes, where members of the Sikh community and local residents gathered to honour the memory of Kirandeep Kaur, stand in solidarity with her family, and call for justice. The vigil also highlighted growing concerns over the rise in anti-Sikh hate across the UK. addressed those gathered, expressing his solidarity with the Sikh community and supporting calls for greater action to tackle anti-Sikh hate.

19/07/2026

Jas Singh questions the motives behind the continued coverage and political attention of the Novak case despite the huge rise in as evidenced with the hate crime survey, in comparison to the largely ignored horrific case Kirandeep Kaur that has highlighted the true Two Tier concern and selective outrage! Jas Uksingh

SIKH NETWORK SURVEY REVEALS SHARP RISE IN ANTI-SIKH HATE ACROSS THE UKThe Sikh Network has today published the findings ...
17/07/2026

SIKH NETWORK SURVEY REVEALS SHARP RISE IN ANTI-SIKH HATE ACROSS THE UK

The Sikh Network has today published the findings of a nationwide survey revealing a deeply concerning rise in Anti-Sikh hate crimes since 14 May 2026. The survey examines the period following the commencement of the trial of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak.

Completed by more than 1,000 Sikhs from across the United Kingdom, the survey paints a troubling picture of growing hostility, fear and declining confidence in policing.

The findings reveal that 40% of respondents have personally experienced or witnessed an Anti-Sikh hate crime during the survey period, with more than 500 individual incidents reported.

Almost 90% of respondents believe Anti-Sikh hate has increased since mid-May, with 61% describing the increase as significant. More than two-thirds believed this rise coincided with politicians publicly and inappropriately questioning the sacred Kirpan, creating an environment in which prejudice has become more socially acceptable.

The impact on everyday life has been profound. 53% of respondents, particularly elderly Sikhs, said they no longer feel safe, while 84% reported taking additional precautions and two-thirds have changed their daily routines.
The survey also provides an insight into the nature of the abuse:

• Nearly 50% involved verbal abuse during everyday activities.
• 25% related to online abuse.
• Almost 15% involved harassment and intimidation.
• Nearly 10% involved vandalism, physical assaults or grievous bodily harm.

Perhaps most concerning is the lack of confidence in the criminal justice system. Although 60% of respondents said they know how to report a hate crime, only 6% of incidents were reported to the police. Seven in ten respondents said they lacked confidence that the police would take Anti-Sikh hate crimes seriously.

The Sikh Network

SIKH NETWORK SURVEY REVEALS SHARP RISE IN ANTI-SIKH HATE ACROSS THE UKThe Sikh Network has today published the findings ...
17/07/2026

SIKH NETWORK SURVEY REVEALS SHARP RISE IN ANTI-SIKH HATE ACROSS THE UK

The Sikh Network has today published the findings of a nationwide survey revealing a deeply concerning rise in Anti-Sikh hate crimes since 14 May 2026. The survey examines the period following the commencement of the trial of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak.

Completed by more than 1,000 Sikhs from across the United Kingdom, the survey paints a troubling picture of growing hostility, fear and declining confidence in policing.

The findings reveal that 40% of respondents have personally experienced or witnessed an Anti-Sikh hate crime during the survey period, with more than 500 individual incidents reported.

Almost 90% of respondents believe Anti-Sikh hate has increased since mid-May, with 61% describing the increase as significant. More than two-thirds believed this rise coincided with politicians publicly and inappropriately questioning the sacred Kirpan, creating an environment in which prejudice has become more socially acceptable.

The impact on everyday life has been profound. 53% of respondents, particularly elderly Sikhs, said they no longer feel safe, while 84% reported taking additional precautions and two-thirds have changed their daily routines.
The survey also provides an insight into the nature of the abuse:

• Nearly 50% involved verbal abuse during everyday activities.
• 25% related to online abuse.
• Almost 15% involved harassment and intimidation.
• Nearly 10% involved vandalism, physical assaults or grievous bodily harm.

Perhaps most concerning is the lack of confidence in the criminal justice system. Although 60% of respondents said they know how to report a hate crime, only 6% of incidents were reported to the police. Seven in ten respondents said they lacked confidence that the police would take Anti-Sikh hate crimes seriously.

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