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Murderer Sentenced, Sikh Leaders Decry Kirpan Weapon Use.

6/8/2026

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Vickrum Digwa was sentenced for the December 2025 murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton, and Mark Nowak called for safer streets and less division.
UK law permits Sikhs to carry a kirpan but does not protect its use as a weapon.
National Sikh groups condemned the killing and said the attacker’s actions contradicted Sikh teachings, noting the kirpan is a symbol of duty to protect the vulnerable.

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Vickrum Digwa was sentenced for the December 2025 murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton, and Mark Nowak called for safer streets and less division.
UK law permits Sikhs to carry a kirpan but does not protect its use as a weapon.
National Sikh groups condemned the killing and said the attacker’s actions contradicted Sikh teachings, noting the kirpan is a symbol of duty to protect the vulnerable.