Sacramento Sikh Truck Driver Survives 17-Stab Attack at Wyoming Rest Stop, Lawyer Says
Sacramento Sikh truck driver survives 17 stab wounds in Wyoming rest stop attack. Lawyer claims appearance may have been factor.
POLICY WIRE — Sacramento, United States — A Sacramento-based Sikh truck driver survived a brutal stabbing at a Wyoming rest stop, according to his attorney. The incident occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Bitter Creek rest area along Interstate 80.
The victim, who only provided his last name as Singh, was attacked while using the bathroom. He was first punched in the head before being stabbed multiple times by another truck driver. The attacker fled but was later apprehended in Rawlins, Wyoming, without incident. No motive has been officially determined, and authorities say there is no public threat.
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The driver, who was not wearing a turban but had a kara, a traditional Sikh bracelet, believes his appearance may have contributed to the attack. His attorney, Jasjit Singh of the Jakara Movement, raised concerns about rising rhetoric targeting South Asian and Sikh communities. Recent controversial social media posts from the Department of Homeland Security have drawn criticism from California officials and lawmakers, who warn that such language fuels hate and discrimination.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
