A Sikh student was attacked on February 7 at San Jose State University. The attackers forced him to the ground and tore off his turban. They reportedly used “Hindu” as a slur, showing bias and misidentification. University officials said the suspects are non-students. No arrests have been made yet. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses. The CoHNA Youth Action Network (CYAN), a Hindu advocacy group, condemned the attack. They said, despite the victim being Sikh, the use of “Hindu” as a slur reveals anti-Hindu bias. CYAN stands with the Sikh community and stresses the need to correctly name the bias. They said, "Naming the prejudice correctly is essential for accountability, prevention, and student safety." San Jose State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson called hate crimes "evil acts that harm entire communities." The university apologized for initially misidentifying the victim's religion. They corrected this once they had accurate information. The university remains committed to supporting affected students and staff and cooperating with law enforcement. CYAN cited data showing many religion-based hate incidents in California in 2024 targeted Hindus. They highlighted overlapping risks for Sikh and Hindu students. Concerned about campus security, CYAN urged better protection, trauma support, and bias awareness programs. San Jose State University promised transparency and stronger measures to protect religious minorities as investigations continue.