Public opinion is divided, expressing disbelief and skepticism about the motives behind the incident while also showcasing strong support for the Sikh community. Many comments highlight the individual's treatment as a violation of human rights, with frustration directed towards systemic racism and immigration processes. There exists a simultaneous desire for justice and concern over media representation, leading to a complex sentiment landscape.

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* [Woman's rape in Oldbury was racially aggravated, say police](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ced5ly7zv2po), suggested by TableSignificant341 - bbc.co.uk

ukbot-nicolabot

How awful. Honestly, what is the matter with people? I hope she gets the support she needs.

ice-lollies

*Detectives are hunting for two white male suspects alleged to have racially abused the woman during the assault in broad daylight. Police say they believe one suspect had a shaved head and wore gloves.*


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Tartan_Samurai

Stuff like this makes me wonder what would happen if all minorities actually just left. Literally anyone who would identify as a minority was teleported to Mars and the UK was just left with white British people.

What would happens to all these paedophiles and rapists who claim their country is being taken away? Like a dog chasing the car, when they catch the car what happens next? They move onto liberals? Women? Queer people? "Weaker men"?

BlackCaesarNT

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smoldicguy

So they let her stay without valid document all these decades is now the crime which should make her eligible for citizenship?

707yr

Her case was denied in 2012.  The sword of Damocles has finally fallen

Menethea

JSA607

Yeah, because nothing screams national security threat like a grandma who needs her meds on time. Clearly an undercover MS-13 kingpin. 🙄

Desikarma524

Only America could sell itself as a land of opportunity for everyone, to only get mad when a whole bunch of people wanna go there

TheRamanMan

On what basis, an Indian Sikh woman is seeking asylum in the US?

The only claim you see is being a Khalistani. Which means they support a separatist armed rebellion.

andherBilla

It doesn't matter what she's done or what she's accomplished. If she's illegal then she's illegal. Done deal. Goodbye. See you later

jediwompa

Look at her: A hardened criminal mastermind 😢

ElPayador

We need to get grandma here make sure she doesn’t escape. Why spend the time to get felons like the guy who murdered the Ukrainian lady. Grandma is much easier!

KindBridge1835

She is here without legal status and not contributing anything to the society and economy. I highly doubt she’s doing anything with these “work permits” and is probably using social services without paying taxes especially in California. This isn’t punishment it’s enforcement, she can go back to Punjab. My parents are from India and came here legally btw.

EdderionStark

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Popular_Basket_8302

Key word here was she was DENIED..
should have been sent back that day. Our government can't get taking a shit correct if someone doesn't tell them where the bathroom is, how to wipe

HoneyHunter2025

They allowed her to stay for 13 years.. you can say that she has earned a right to stay based on the lack of earlier intervention by the US government.

One-Conversation8590

Rule of law. 
Everyone feeling sad for this grandma should ask what the fk her sons or relatives were doing not getting her proper papers!.

pantera60611

Mountain-Laugh3381

&gt;Police investigating the alleged rape of a Sikh woman in the West Midlands say they are treating it as a hate crime.

&gt;Detectives are hunting for two white male suspects alleged to have racially abused the woman during the assault in broad daylight. Police say they believe one suspect had a shaved head and wore gloves.

&gt;The woman who was attacked is in her 20s. Police and Sikh community groups said they were supporting her and her family.

&gt;A Sikh community group said it had spoken to the woman and her family and that the words the attackers said were: “You don’t belong in this country, get out.”

&gt;Dabinderjit Singh, of the Sikh Federation UK, said: “The attack took place in broad daylight on a busy road.

&gt;“Politicians from all political parties should have zero tolerance for all violent racist attacks.

&gt;“The current racist political environment is driven by populism and created by politicians playing the ‘anti-immigration card’ who are unashamedly exploiting those with rightwing and racist views.

&gt;“We await the public condemnation by politicians on all sides of this brutal racist and sexual attack where a young Sikh woman has been viciously beaten and raped.”

Alarming_Sympathy

Doubt this will become mainstream news. For reasons. 

Tortured-Chimp619

And they’re the types who would describe the new immigrants coming in as “rapists”. Disgusting people who should be castrated.

JebronLames_23_

Original-Alfalfa4406

The original article posted by the local online newspaper did not mention the races of the people involved. All the comments were quick to assume it was a recent arrival to the UK that raped a local. I bet they have all gone quiet now.

densestport

People in the UK really seem to spam about pakistani rape gangs and turn a blind eye to stuff like this

TablePrinterDoor

Pepper spray and knives folks. Protect yourself. In US at least you can arm yourself, but so can the racist mouth breather, who is most likely to be armed in the first place. 

Having said that, if you're an Indian trying to protect yourself from a racist, good luck with the police believing your story or siding with you unless there's video footage and audio. 

haveacorona20

This is absolutely terrible and terrifying.

zyoeru1

That's insane, the Sikh community is mighty powerful in the West Midlands region, they are what English people look up to. From Wolverhampton's influence, to the Sikh Nishan Sahib flying in the core in downtown Walsall at the roundabout, to Birmingham's GNNS where every kid (immigrant and white) desires to go to school to and everyone visits. Sikhs walk in suits in this area, they're heavily respected. From the left to the far-right, they're respected by all.

If there's hate crimes in this region, things are going to get much worse everywhere else.

TestingLifeThrow1z

So she didn’t belong in their country, but I guess they thought they belonged in her body?

Sufficient-Push6210

As it should. There was also the case in Dallas

Novel-Rise2522

DependentBaker2446

If she asked for Asylum, she believes her life is in danger in India, why would India give her travel documents? 

Source: Dunki movie.

Testy2000_101

IBMERSUS

SeeTheSeaInUDP

Reminds me a lot of S2 of Mo on Netflix. It's a shame that show fell mostly under the radar.

impactplayer

Absolutely awful. She lives in the town next to mine and the Gurudwara where the rally is being held is the one my parents were married in.

sharkattack85

If she is an illegal then I don't see why she shouldn't be deported

busshelterrevolution

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ICC-u

Hopefully long jail sentences when / if they're found.

Humacti

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melmboundanddown

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