A BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple in Sacramento, California, was vandalized with anti-Hindu messages, sparking outrage and calls for action. This incident follows a similar attack on a BAPS temple in New York just days earlier, highlighting a disturbing trend of hate crimes targeting Hindu places of worship.
A BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California was vandalized with anti-Hindu messages, marking the second such attack in less than 10 days. The incident follows a similar act of vandalism at a BAPS Mandir in New York. Authorities are investigating the incident, and local leaders and organizations have condemned the acts of hate.
Four days after a mob vandalized the Badlapur school-cum-college, classes partially resumed on Saturday for students in grades 5 to 12. The school, which has over 12,000 students, is expected to fully reopen on Monday. The reopening comes after parents demanded the school resume classes following the incident, which occurred after protests over the alleged sexual abuse of two students.
A peaceful protest in Kolkata against the murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital turned violent after unknown individuals stormed the hospital, vandalized property, and pelted stones at police officers. The mob, estimated to be between 500 and 1000 people, destroyed critical facilities including the Emergency Department, Trauma and Gynecology buildings, and even damaged CCTV cameras.
Senator Ted Cruz is demanding answers from the National Park Service (NPS) after a pro-Hamas protest in Washington D.C. turned violent, with protesters vandalizing monuments and burning an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Cruz criticizes NPS for failing to adequately deploy officers and coordinate with other agencies, leaving them vastly outnumbered by the protesters. He is seeking information about NPS’s intelligence gathering, preparations, and coordination efforts before the protest.
A statue of Anne Frank in Amsterdam has been defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti, marking the second such incident in less than a month. The statue’s base was spray-painted with ‘Free Gaza’ and her hands were painted red. The incident comes amidst heightened tensions following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.
France, already dealing with transportation disruptions ahead of the Paris Olympics, has been hit by vandalism targeting telecommunication lines across multiple cities. The attack, which affected fiber and mobile phone lines, comes just days after arson attacks on train networks. While the full impact of the telecommunications disruption remains unclear, authorities are working to restore services and have arrested an ultra-left activist in connection with previous railway sabotage.
A series of coordinated acts of vandalism targeting France’s high-speed rail network has caused major disruptions ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Arsonists set fires at installations along key lines, forcing SNCF to urge travelers to postpone journeys. Repairs are underway, but service disruptions are expected to last through the weekend, adding to security concerns for the Games.
The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton, Canada, was vandalized with ‘anti-India’ graffiti, prompting calls for action from Indian officials and Hindu organizations. The incident, which included threats against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian MP Chandra Arya, is the latest in a series of attacks on Hindu temples in Canada. MP Arya, who represents the riding of Nepean, has called on Canadian law enforcement to take the issue seriously and prevent further violence against Hindu-Canadians. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, the Vishva Hindu Parishad, and the Hindu American Association all demanding swift action from the Canadian authorities.
A recent act of vandalism at the office of Rep. Brad Schneider, a vocal supporter of Israel, in the Cannon House Office Building, has brought to light the escalating trend of violence and threats against members of Congress. The incident, which involved the destruction of posters depicting hostages in Gaza, occurred on July 4th, raising concerns about the security of lawmakers and their staff. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the rising danger faced by lawmakers, with threats and violence against them, their families, and their offices increasing exponentially in recent years.
