US EditionShots Fired at Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork 'Based on Hate,' Leaders Say
- In June, the Hindu temple near Spanish Fork, Utah, dedicated to Sri Sri Radha Krishna, was targeted in three separate shooting incidents, resulting in numerous bullet holes and significant damage to an archway.
- Temple leaders and volunteers reported the attacks as planned acts motivated by hate, though the suspects and their motives remain unknown to authorities and leaders.
- Surveillance footage captured a pickup truck pulling up outside the temple grounds and someone firing at the building from more than 100 yards away, while deputies collected roughly 30 shell casings as evidence.
- Vai Warden, president of the temple board, expressed belief that the attack was driven by hate, and the temple has announced a $1,000 incentive for tips that help identify and apprehend those responsible.
- The Utah County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shootings, while temple leaders have increased security and plan a GoFundMe campaign to cover thousands in repair costs amid community concerns.
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ISKCON temple in Utah targeted in shooting while devotees were inside amid rising anti-Hindu attacks in US
In yet another Hinduphobic attack in the US, multiple shots were fired at an ISKCON temple premises in Spanish Fork city of Utah, over multiple days while people were still inside. The firing incident led to damage to the place of worship with India condemning the act and demanding strict action against those involved. ISKCON's Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple is globally recognised for hosting the annual Holi Festival. The attack is being treated a…
ISKCON temple targeted in US: Over a dozen gunshots fired in suspected hate crime; India urges ‘prompt action’
Hindu temples in the US faced vandalism and shootings, prompting community leaders to unite against hate. The recent attacks, including one in Utah, have drawn condemnation from India, calling for swift action against the perpetrators.
ISKCON Temple Targeted in US: 20 to 30 Bullets Fired at Hindu Temple in Utah in Suspected Hate Crime; India Urges Swift Action and Stands in Solidarity With Community
The ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah has come under attack in a suspected hate crime, with over two dozen bullets fired at the premises over several days, causing significant structural damage. Condemning the attack, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco expressed solidarity with the community and urged swift action. ISKCON Temple Targeted in US: 20 to 30 Bullets Fired at Hindu Temple in Utah in Suspected Hate …
Three shootings at Utah Hare Krishna temple raise concerns about hate, safety
(RNS) — In the heart of Mormon Utah, a Hare Krishna temple has stood as a beloved cultural landmark for more than three decades. Tens of thousands of locals flock to the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork each spring for its annual Holi color festival, and children from diverse backgrounds enjoy field trips to the 15-acre property — which includes an AM radio station and an animal park with llamas, cows, peacocks and parrots — t…
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