Shots fired at ISKCON temple in US, India seeks swift action

More than 20 bullets were fired at the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, over several nights in June, in what authorities suspect to be a hate crime. The attacks caused significant structural damage, including to the temple’s ornate hand-carved arches, while devotees were present inside. Surveillance footage showed a vehicle approaching the temple and firing shots before fleeing. The temple’s president, Vai Warden, described the incident as a deliberate act of hate, not random vandalism. India’s Consulate General in San Francisco strongly condemned the attack and urged U.S. authorities to take swift action. This incident follows a troubling pattern of vandalism targeting Hindu temples in the U.S., including recent attacks on BAPS temples in California and New York. Community leaders and organizations like the Coalition of Hindus of North America have called for investigations, linking the violence to rising anti-Hindu sentiment and politically motivated actions.

Source: https://newsarenaindia.com/international/shots-fired-at-iskcon-temple-in-us-india-seeks-swift-action/49047