# Update: Providence Kirpan Case Against Sher Singh October 11, 2001 Source: The Providence Journal On October 11, 2001 *The Providence Journal* reported, "Hearing for Sikh with dagger postponed." The article noted that Sher Singh's lawyer requested a postponement "to explore the 'lack of probable cause for the search,' and whether the Rhode Island statute prohibiting concealed weapons is overly broad. 'The statute is not tailored to allow \[Singh's\] freedom of religion.'" See also:- [ Civil Liberties/Civil Rights ](/news-stories/civil-libertiescivil-rights) - [ Discrimination/Accomodation ](/news-stories/discriminationaccomodation) - [ Kirpan Controversies ](/news-stories/kirpan-controversies) - [ Sikhism ](/religions/sikhism) - [ Civic ](/tags/civic) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)