Murder conviction prompts debate on kirpans carried by some Sikhs

A murder conviction has reignited debate over kirpans, ceremonial Sikh blades, after the killer carried one alongside a larger knife. Vickrum Digwa was convicted of murdering Henry Nowak. While Digwa wore a small kirpan for religious reasons, he also carried a larger knife, which the prosecution highlighted. The case prompts discussions on religious exemptions for carrying blades and has led to calls for a review of knife laws, with some groups condemning the murder and warning of anti-Sikh sentiment.