Sikh man, 70, on walk near gurdwara in US brutally beaten with golf club; fights for life in hospital

A 70-year-old Sikh man, Harpal Singh, is fighting for his life after being brutally attacked with a golf club while taking his daily walk near a gurdwara in North Hollywood on August 4.

Singh was found with life-threatening injuries near a 7-Eleven close to the Lankershim Sikh Gurdwara. He remains in critical condition in the ICU, having undergone three major surgeries to treat severe trauma to his head and face, reports foxla.com.

During a press conference held on Monday, Singh’s brother confirmed that he remains unresponsive and unable to speak following internal bleeding in his brain.

The family described the attack as both horrifying and deeply traumatic for the Sikh community.

“We don’t feel safe anymore,” said Singh’s brother, visibly emotional. “He was just taking a walk, like he did every day.”

Authorities have not yet identified the attacker or confirmed a motive, but the investigation is ongoing. Police are reviewing nearby surveillance footage and seeking witnesses.

While LAPD does not believe the attack was a hate crime, a video showed an unidentified man in the area about the time Singh was attacked.

Los Angeles Councilman Adrin Nazarian also addressed the media, affirming the city’s commitment to protecting all residents and supporting efforts to improve safety measures around religious institutions.

Community leaders are now calling for increased police presence in the area and stronger protections for minority groups, particularly amid rising concerns about targeted violence.

A GoFundMe page has been launched to help the Singh family with mounting medical expenses.