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| First Sikh turban-wearing guardsman fails drugs test | |
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| A Coldstream Guardsman who was the first to wear a turban during Trooping the Colour has tested positive for cocaine, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed. | A Coldstream Guardsman who was the first to wear a turban during Trooping the Colour has tested positive for cocaine, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed. |
| Charanpreet Singh Lall, 22, from Leicester, registered "high levels" of the Class A drug during a random test last week at Victoria Barracks. | Charanpreet Singh Lall, 22, from Leicester, registered "high levels" of the Class A drug during a random test last week at Victoria Barracks. |
| He was one of three soldiers who failed the test at the Windsor base. | He was one of three soldiers who failed the test at the Windsor base. |
| The MoD said those caught taking drugs could be discharged from the army. | The MoD said those caught taking drugs could be discharged from the army. |
| Brigadier Christopher Coles, head of army personnel services group, said: "I can confirm a number of soldiers from the Coldstream Guards are under investigation for alleged drugs misuse. | Brigadier Christopher Coles, head of army personnel services group, said: "I can confirm a number of soldiers from the Coldstream Guards are under investigation for alleged drugs misuse. |
| "Those caught taking drugs can expect to be discharged." | "Those caught taking drugs can expect to be discharged." |
| The identities of the other guardsmen have not been revealed. | |
| The MoD told the BBC it could be a "matter of weeks" before any potential action was taken. | |
| In June, Gdsm Lall said it was an "honour" to be the first member of the Coldstream Guards to take part in Trooping the Colour parade while wearing a turban. | In June, Gdsm Lall said it was an "honour" to be the first member of the Coldstream Guards to take part in Trooping the Colour parade while wearing a turban. |
| He told how he hoped it would be looked upon as a "new change in history", adding: "I hope that more people like me, not just Sikhs but from other religions and different backgrounds, that they will be encouraged to join the Army." | He told how he hoped it would be looked upon as a "new change in history", adding: "I hope that more people like me, not just Sikhs but from other religions and different backgrounds, that they will be encouraged to join the Army." |
| Gdsm Lall wore a black turban featuring the ceremonial cap star to match the bearskin hats during the ceremony to mark the Queen's official birthday. | Gdsm Lall wore a black turban featuring the ceremonial cap star to match the bearskin hats during the ceremony to mark the Queen's official birthday. |
| He joined the British Army in January 2016, having moved to the UK from Punjab, India, as a baby. | He joined the British Army in January 2016, having moved to the UK from Punjab, India, as a baby. |
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