Hate Crime in New York: Sikh man dies after assault over car accident, 2nd incident in a week
New York Daily News report, the vehicles of Singh and Augustin collided Thursday and both cars sustained dents and scratches. As Singh tried to call 911, a man allegedly said “No police, no police" and took Singh’s phone.
The report added that Singh got out of the car and followed Augustin, trying to get his phone back. The two men argued and Singh walked back to his car after taking his phone from Augustin, who then punched him three times in the head and face, PTI reported.
Police apprehended Augustin on Friday about two miles from the crash site and found he had a suspended driver's license and his Alabama license plate did not match his New York registration, the report added. This came after a 19-year-old SIkh boy was also assaulted while he was riding the bus in Richmond Hill and was headed to a Gurudwara last week.
Christopher Philippeaux, 26 punched the teenager in the back of the head, tried to knock off his turban, and told him “We don’t wear that in this country". (With PTI inputs)"Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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