UNITED SIKHS aids suspected hate crime victim in Washington DC

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The UNITED SIKHS legal team is assisting the family of an elderly Sikh following a report today that he encountered several brutal attackers at his home during what was suspected to be a hate crime.

According to details provided by the family, the victim’s home in the Washington DC area was now a bloody crime scene.

The victim, known only as ‘Mr. Singh’ sustained a fractured cheek bone and other bodily injuries requiring emergency surgery.

Following the report, UNITED SIKHS has notified the local authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The family is currently working with the police to identify the perpetrators, who are at large.

“These are monsters that prey on elderly people and are desperate,” said Singh's daughter.

Since October last year, the family allegedly received threats from the Walden Palms Home Owners Association to sell 22 units from their real estate portfolio in Orlando, Florida.

According to the family, the threats included notes, phone calls and in-person conversations with association members who were reported to have repeatedly stated: "You better sell, or else" and "Watch your back."

UNITED SIKHS will continue to make public updates on the situation as developments unfold. Anyone with information on Singh's attackers are urged to call the Montgomery County Police Department at (301) 279-8000.

-- BERNAMA