Iskcon -temple targeted in us: about a dozen gunfire in suspected hate crime; India appeals to the authorities for 'fast action' | Today news

More than two dozen bullets were fired at the Iskcon Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish fork, Utah, United States, over many days, which resulted in structural damage. The series of shooting cases is believed to be a suspected hate crime. India condemned the incident and acted quickly. Nearly 20 to 30 bullets were fired on site where the building and nearby property were targeted during the night hours, as dedicated and others were inside. It has caused thousands of dollars to damage, which consists of the temple’s complicated hand -cut bows. India responds “We condemn the recent shooting incident in the Iskcon Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish fork, Utah, strong. In a separate incident that occurred earlier this year when a Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (Baps) Hindu Temple in Chino Hills, California, discovered a so-called ‘Khalistani-Trendum’ in Los Angeles, the temple authorities said. The Baps official page for the United States posted the details of the March 9 profanation on X and emphasized the strength of the community. The public officer said: “In the midst of another Mandir sanctuary this time in Chino Hills, Ca, the Hindu community is steadfast against hatred … Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace and compassion prevail.” The coalition of Hindus of North America (Cohna) also raised it on X, which linked it to the increasing anti-Hindu sentiment, saying that the vandalism came in before the organized ‘Khalistan referendum’ in Los Angeles. While lying out other recent incidents of the temple vandalism since 2022 and demanding an investigation, Cohna said: ‘Another Hindu temple has vandalized, this time the iconic Baps temple in Chino Hills, ca … not surprising, it happens as the day for a so-called’ khalistan pure ‘in La Daalendum. The Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California, was also attacked last year in an act of vandalism on the night of September 25. This incident occurred shortly after a similar attack on Baps -Temple in New York. Phrases such as “Hindus go back” were written during these attacks, which caused deep concern in the local Hindu community. Despite continuous provocations, community leaders remain steadfast to express their unity and dedication to hatred against hatred. (With inputs of ani)