I think it will become an issue now because there is another video of this person carrying a weapon of some kind (I assume a kirpan but I’m no expert) whilst dressed in ceremonial garb and threatening the public. Obviously he totally lets down his religion. Up until this point, Sikhs have been carried their Kirpans here with pride and without an incident where they have been used to attack (unless in self defence). however, some people will wonder if carrying a bladed weapon for self defence is acceptable for one group when it isn’t for others.
I see above that self defence is not a reason for carrying
so it’s purely ceremonial religious reasons. is there any way that the Kirpan can be secured so it couldn’t be taken from someone wearing it and used by someone else ???