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Sikhs welcome TSA turban rule change
WSN Network

WASHINGTON: The modification in the rules regarding security made by the Transportation Security Administration to correct the policy of indiscriminate screening of Sikhs' turbans at American airports has been largely welcomed by the US Sikhs.

The TSA announced an adjustment of its screening policies for headwear which included Turbans. Now, the airport screeners will no longer 'pat down' Sikhs wearing turbans and they will have the choice to go through alternative security measures.

Alternatives may include walking through a machine that detects explosive chemicals. Or Sikhs could agree to pat down their own turbans, and then have their hands swabbed with a cloth that is tested for chemical residue.

Welcoming the change, Sikh Council on Religion and Education chairman Dr Rajwant Singh said the Sikh community is fully committed to work with government to ensure the safety of all Americans and at the same time making sure that the religious rights of all citizens are protected.

24 October, 2007
 

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