•A major controversy erupted in Ratlam during the MPPSC State Eligibility Test (SET) after an Amritdhari Sikh student, Gurleen Kaur, alleged forced turban removal and kirpan seizure.
•Gurleen Kaur, from Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, stated that female staff at the Utkrisht School center took her to a separate room and asked her to remove her dumala (turban) and kirpan for inspection.
•The student expressed that her religious sentiments were deeply hurt by the incident, as the turban and kirpan are integral to Sikh faith.
•Following the incident, the local Sikh community gathered outside the examination center in protest, expressing anger over the treatment of religious symbols during security checks.
•The incident has sparked debate on balancing strict security measures with religious sensitivity, with the community awaiting an official response from the examination administration.
