Security footage reviewed by investigators showed two young white men in hooded sweatshirts leaving a nearby pub before walking to the temple. They were then seen tearing down and damaging a sign at the entrance.
Police have released images of the suspects in an effort to identify them.A temple official, speaking to
Halton Hills Todaycalled the vandalism a hate crime against Hindus, linking it to a series of attacks on Hindu places of worship in Canada.
The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) also condemned the incident, warning of the broader implications. “The growing influence of radical ideologies has led to hateful actions targeting Hindu Canadians and their sacred spaces. Such actions threaten the harmony of our diverse communities,” it said in a post on X.
#HinduCanadians and the Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) stand united in strongly condemning the reprehensible vandalism of the Sri Krishna Brundavana Temple in Georgetown. As Halton Police reported, two individuals damaged the temple’s sign in this disturbing act of hate.
This… https://t.co/jkvNWIclsk— Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) (@officialHinduCF) April 3, 2025
Canada has witnessed multiple attacks on Hindu temples in recent years. In November 2023, a pro-Khalistan protest outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton escalated into violence, with congregants attacked inside the premises.
A Peel Regional Police sergeant was suspended for taking part in the demonstration, while Inderjeet Gosal, the lead organiser of the Khalistan referendum in Canada, was arrested for his alleged role in the attack.
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