Sikhs third most targeted religious group in US after Jews, Muslims: FBI report | World News, The Indian Express

Sikhs third most targeted religious group in US after Jews, Muslims: FBI report | World News, The Indian Express

By Express Web Desk |New Delhi |Updated: November 13, 2019 6:40:14 pm

Sikhs third most targeted religious group in US after Jews, Muslims: FBI report

According to a press release issued by the FBI, the 2018 data shows the largest number of hate crimes based on religion were reported against Jews (835), followed by Muslims (188) and Sikhs (60).

There were 64 offences against Sikhs with 49 known offenders and 69 victims. (Representational image)

The Sikh community is the third most commonly targeted religious group after Jews and Muslims in the US, according to an annual report released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), reported PTI.