Is kirpan allowed in Singapore MRT?
After going through this, I have found that,
Kirpan is allowed to be carried in public if it meets the following security criteria:
1) The blade should not be more than 6 inches
2) The blade should be blunted or dull
3) It is to be sheathed at all times, and not openly displayed
Is kirpan allowed in Singapore MRT, if all the above rules are followed?
Is it necessary to explicitly declare it while security checking?
Best Answer
The link you gave is from "Sikh Advisory Board, Singapore". They say "Kirpan is allowed to be carried in public if it meets certain security criteria". So MRT is a public transportation system and according to them (SAB, Singapore) you can carry Kirpan with you in public i.e. also when you are using MRT. Only at checkpoints i.e. at Airports or Border crossing etc. you have to facilitate the screening processes in which you declare your Kirpan.
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Is kirpan allowed in Singapore?
In Singapore, we are allowed to carry a kirpan with a maximum blade length of 6 inches, as long as it is worn under the dress.Who is allowed to carry a kirpan in public places?
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