Who is Sukhvinder ‘Suki’ Singh Sunger? Turbaned Sikh cop makes history at Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Canadian police constable Sukhvinder “Suki” Singh Sunger. Canadian police constable Sukhvinder “Suki” Singh Sunger has made history at the 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo by becoming the first turbaned Sikh Drum Major to lead a performance at the iconic event in Scotland.Sunger, a member of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), led the Vancouver Police Pipe Band onto the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade during the annual spectacle, which brings together military bands, musicians and cultural performers from across the world.Who is Sukhvinder ‘Suki’ Singh Sunger?Sunger is a police constable with the Vancouver Police Department in British Columbia, Canada. Raised in Victoria, he began his policing career as a reserve constable with the Victoria Police Department before joining the VPD in 2002.He has served with the Vancouver Police Department for more than two decades, primarily as a traffic enforcement officer. He holds a diploma in criminal justice and has also served as a United Nations peacekeeper in South Sudan.Beyond policing, Sunger is a prominent member of the Vancouver Police Pipe Band, where he serves as Drum Major.Sikh identity meets Scottish traditionSunger appeared in th...