# Sikh Organization Defends Kirpan After Man Stabbed In Brampton April 08, 2010 Author: Kenyon Wallace Source: Canada.com/National Post The World Sikh Organization of Canada is moving to dispel misconceptions about the kirpan, a small ceremonial dagger worn by Sikhs, following an incident on Friday outside the Sikh Lehar Centre in Brampton where a man was stabbed with a kirpan. Sukhwant Singh was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault after Manjit Mangat, 53, was punched in the face and stabbed at the centre. See also:- [ Civil Liberties/Civil Rights ](/news-stories/civil-libertiescivil-rights) - [ Kirpan Controversies ](/news-stories/kirpan-controversies) - [ Violence/Vandalism ](/news-stories/violencevandalism) - [ Religious Freedom ](/news-stories/religious-freedom) - [ Sikhism ](/religions/sikhism) - [ Civic ](/tags/civic) - [ International ](/tags/international) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)