Gurdwara and temple in Canada reportedly vandalized by individuals linked to pro-Khalistan groups

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 A gurdwara and a Hindu temple in Surrey, Canada, were reportedly vandalized on Saturday by individuals linked to pro-Khalistan activism. The incidents coincided with the appearance of anti-India and anti-Hindu slogans during the Khalsa Parade held later that day in Surrey.

During the parade, 'wanted' posters featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar were displayed, sparking widespread criticism.

Prior to the event, hate graffiti was discovered at the Ross Street Gurdwara in Vancouver and Lakshmi Mandir in Surrey. Both cases are currently under investigation by local law enforcement. The Ross Street Gurdwara, known for promoting Sikh-Hindu unity and distancing itself from Khalistani ideologies, condemned the vandalism.

The Khalsa Diwan Society, which manages the Vancouver gurdwara, attributed the act to a small group of Sikh separatists pushing the Khalistan agenda. In a statement, the society said:
"This act is part of an ongoing campaign by extremist forces that seek to instil fear and division within the Canadian Sikh community. Their actions undermine the values of inclusivity, respect, and mutual support that are foundational to both Sikhism and Canadian society."

Lakshmi Mandir in Surrey was similarly defaced with hate graffiti. According to reports, CCTV footage captured two individuals vandalizing the temple walls. This marks the third time the temple has been targeted.

The defacement of both Sikh and Hindu religious sites has prompted a unified call from Hindu-Canadian and Sikh-Canadian communities for swift action by authorities.

Indian-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya has raised concerns over the growing influence of Khalistani extremists, stating that they are targeting both Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras.



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