This minor kirpan, along with other symbolic items like a khanda or kanga, is worn by some Sikh passengers around the neck to fulfil religious obligations on international flights.

Sikh passengers boarding planes from Indian airports ... have been barred from carrying kirpan and khanda necklaces, a key article of faith for Amritdhari... The Tribune, now published from ...

Sikh passengers flying internationally, especially from Amritsar and Delhi airports, have alleged that they are being barred from carrying kirpan and khanda necklaces on board. Multiple such ...

Sikh students in New South Wales schools to be allowed to carry a ‘kirpan’ (an article of the Sikh faith) on their person under a set of conditions mutually agreed upon by the government ...

The Supreme Court of Queensland has overturned a law prohibiting the wearing of Sikh ceremonial knives, known as kirpan, in public places, including schools. A successful court appeal allows Sikhs ...

We never use it in a bad way. The Kirpan is an emblem of courage and self-defence. Khalsa Sikhs are alwaysready to defend the weak and fight against injustice. It should never be used as a weapon ...