May 12, 2008 3:37 pm US/Eastern
Teen Accused Of Setting Student's Turban On Fire
HIGHTSTOWN, N.J. (AP) ―
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Police in a Mercer County town say they are investigating a report that a high school student lit afire the turban worn by a Sikh student, similar to the Sikh turban pictured above.
AP
Police in a Mercer County town say they are investigating a report that a high school student lit afire the turban worn by a Sikh student.
A group representing Sikhs is calling for a full investigation and asking for Highstown High School to do more to combat discrimination against followers of the religion.
The Sikh Coalition says the fire was lit on May 5 during a fire drill. While the Sikh student -- one of only two in the school who wear a turban -- was talking with a friend, someone lit his headgear. The alleged victim put out the fire before any physical damage was done.
But the New York-based coalition says the school should hold an assembly, publish a news letter article and require classroom discussions about the alleged incident.
No charges have been filed.
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