This is not the first time Indians are denied their natural rights in Australia. Be it students or civilians anyone of Indian origin wont be left alone to practice their natural rights in Australia. A sikh man was denied entry into a hotel in Australia owing to his religious custom of wearing the turban. He refused to take off the turban and the hotel staffs argued that they had a no head wear policy. This incident came into light when a person called the ABC radio and informed about this episode that his daughter and few friends went to ROYAL ENGLISH Hotel and one of them was asked to leave for he had a turban. When the person tried to explain that it was not a hat but a turban the hotel staff responded negatively and told “whatever you are wearing you have to remove”. The hotel authorities have been trying to contact this patron to render their apologies. But was unsuccessful in doing so, as they couldn’t contact him. The hotel management said that our hotel has a policy where the patron may be asked to remove their head wear to help the venue manage security for staff and patrons. The hotel staffs are being educated again on correct application of this policy.

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