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New York: In yet another hate crime incident, a 66-year-old Indian-origin Sikh man was beaten to death by a man following collision of vehicles in New York. City Mayor Eric Adams has expressed grief over the death of the ex-Sikh. Let us tell you, Sikhs are being attacked continuously in New York. This is the second tragic incident against Sikhs in about a week.
Now his family is seeking a detailed investigation into the accident demanding hate crime charges against the accused. According to sources, this is the second attack against a Sikh person within a week in New York.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemned the incident and vowed to protect the community. He said, ‘Jasmer Singh loved New York City and deserved much more than his tragic death. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I want our Sikh community to know that our hearts go out to you. We reject the hatred that took this innocent life and we will protect you.’
Furthermore, Mayor Adams mentioned that his team will be meeting with Sikh leaders this week to discuss the needs of this critical community in this challenging moment, the mayor added. The incident that led to Singh’s passing involved a car accident in New York City, following which he sustained fatal injuries, ultimately losing his life. A 30-year-old individual repeatedly punched him, causing him to hit his head.
Jasmer Singh loved his city and deserved so much more than his tragic death. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I want our Sikh community to know you have more than our condolences. You have our sacred vow that we reject the hatred that took this innocent life and we will protect you. pic.twitter.com/JvhhmDJ9v2
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) October 22, 2023
Singh (66) suffered head injuries and died after being repeatedly punched by a 30-year-old man following a vehicular collision in New York City. He was taken in critical condition to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, where he died of brain injuries on October 19, a day after being attacked. The culprit, Gilbert Augustin, was arrested on October 20 and charged with murder, assault, manslaughter and various other minor crimes related to the incident.
The car of an elderly Sikh and accused Augustin collided with each other. The cars got scratched due to the accident. Augustin became furious at this. When Singh tried to call 911, he snatched the phone. Singh started following Augustin to get his phone. An altercation started between the two on this.
Singh went back to his car after taking his phone from Augustin. On this the accused punched the Sikh thrice on the head and face. Singh fell on the ground and succumbs due to head injury. Later, Augustin fled the pot. Singh was taken in critical condition to a local hospital, where he died from head injuries. Police arrested Augustin on Friday, about two miles from the crash site.
Earlier, another incident of suspected hate crime against a Sikh surfaces from New York, in which a 19-year-old person was repeatedly punched in his face, back and the back of his head for wearing a turban and a mask. A 26-year-old man identified as Christopher Philippeaux was later arrested and charged with hate crime, sources reported.
