70 Year Old Sikh in Coma After Brutal Attack in LA: Hate Crime Fears Mount

LOS ANGELES – A 70-year-old Sikh man is fighting for his life in a coma after a brutal and unprovoked assault near a Gurdwara in Los Angeles, California. The victim, Harpal Singh, was reportedly attacked with a golf club by an assailant in what many are condemning as a racially motivated hate crime.

Singh, a well-known member of the local Sikh community, was left with severe head injuries after the suspect struck him multiple times before fleeing the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has since arrested a suspect in connection with the incident. However, despite the arrest, the community continues to urge authorities to officially classify the attack as a hate crime.

“This wasn’t just violence—it was targeted, hateful violence,” said one community member at a local protest. “We want justice, but more than that, we want recognition and accountability.”

Racist Attacks Go Global: From Canada to Ireland

The shocking assault in LA is just one in a string of recent racially charged incidents targeting members of the Indian diaspora around the world.

In Canada, disturbing video footage surfaced this week showing a group of teenagers harassing an Indian couple with racial slurs and threats. An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with a hate crime following public outrage and media coverage.

Meanwhile, in Ireland, the annual India Day celebrations were postponed amidst a surge in racially motivated attacks—including one involving a young Indian child. The Irish President has publicly condemned the violence, calling for urgent action against rising xenophobia.

Communities Demand Action, Not Just Arrests

As racist attacks cross borders, Indian and South Asian communities globally are calling for more than reactive policing. They want hate crime laws enforced, community protections increased, and broader efforts to tackle systemic racism.

Harpal Singh’s condition remains critical, and the eyes of a global diaspora remain fixed on how justice unfolds—not only in Los Angeles, but across nations now grappling with rising hate.