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Brampton hospital apologizes after Sikh man's beard shaved without consent

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Brampton hospital apologizes after Sikh man’s beard shaved without consent.

Joginder Singh Kaler maintains Sikh articles of faith so his family told hospital staff not to shave his beard.

The World Sikh Organization of Canada says practicing Sikhs don’t cut or remove their hair or their beards and for someone to do so without consent is a violation.

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English

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66

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