Sikh Teen Assaulted on NYC Bus in Suspected Hate Crime

A 19-year-old Sikh was assaulted in a suspected hate crime on a New York City bus when an assailant tried to remove his turban while saying, "We don't wear that in this country." The victim suffered minor injuries, including a laceration, and the suspect fled the scene. The NYPD Hate Crimes Unit is investigating the incident, and the Sikh Coalition is offering support to the victim. The attack comes amid a rise in hate crimes fueled by tensions in the Middle East.