Prabhjot Singh, a 31-year-old Sikh professor at Columbia University was attacked by 25 to 30 youths who called him a terrorist in New York on Saturday night at around 8.15 p.m. while he was walking along 110th Street near Lennox Avenue in upper Manhattan, New York.
Professor of International and Public Affairs as well as a practicing doctor in East Harlem said, "There was a group of 25 to 30 young men. One of them said, Get him, Osama".
"I got punched directly in the face about three times."
The professor has reportedly published many articles on hate crimes against Sikhs in America.
Singh underwent surgery for his fractured jaw and is presently being treated at Mt. Sinai Hospital for severe but non-life-threatening injuries.
Singh, who wears a turban and also sports a beard, was reportedly kicked after being pushed to the ground before passers-by intervened and saved him.
"I'm grateful to them," said Singh, who is married and has a young son.
"It could have been a lot worse. It's incredibly sad," Singh said.
"It's not the neighborhood I know. I work in this community. It's just not American," he added.
(with inputs from IANS)
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