Beard battle: Sikh student in Australia wins case; was initially asked to get clean-shaven for wearing PPE mask

28 November 2025 Vanshika

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A Sikh student fought against Victoria Ambulance, the state ambulance service agency in Australia's Victoria, afte he was asked to get clean shaven for the proper fitting of PPE mask. The paramedic trainee said he was shocked and decided to fight the case even though Victoria Ambulance allowed him to wear mask on his beard using Singh Thatta technique.

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