Hindu Temple “Vandalised” With Professional-Khalistan Graffiti In Canada

Toronto:

A temple in Canada’s Surrey has been defaced by vandals with pro-Khalistan graffiti at its entrance and the pillars, authorities stated.

The incident befell on April 19 on the Shree Lakshmi Narayana Mandir in Surrey, the temple stated in an announcement.

“It’s with deep sorrow that we inform the group of a disturbing incident that befell within the early hours of April 19, 2025, at roughly 3:00 AM. Two unidentified people vandalised the Shree Lakshmi Narayana Mandir in Surrey by defacing the doorway signal and the temple pillars with the phrase ‘Khalistan’, the assertion stated.

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— ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2025

Additionally, the safety digital camera was stolen throughout this act.

“We strongly condemn this hateful act of vandalism and theft, which isn’t solely against the law however a direct assault on a sacred house that serves as a religious and cultural centre for a lot of households, together with aged members and kids,” it stated.

“An FIR has been formally registered with the Surrey Police, and we’re cooperating totally with the authorities of their investigation,” the assertion added.

“We urge members of the general public and leaders in any respect ranges of presidency to hitch us in condemning this hate crime. Assaults on locations of worship haven’t any place in a respectful and various society of Canada,” it stated.

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