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.
A shocking incident occurred in Florida where 34 Tesla Cybertrucks were vandalized with expletives against CEO Elon Musk. The incident happened overnight, and while Tesla has temporarily paused Cybertruck deliveries due to windshield wiper issues, the vandalism highlights growing tensions surrounding the company and its CEO.
A Kazakh tourist was apprehended for carving his name, ‘ALI,’ onto a wall of the House of the Ceii in Pompeii. The tourist is facing charges and will be responsible for any restoration costs.
Amidst the ongoing water crisis in Delhi, BJP workers vandalized the Delhi Jal Board office in Chhatarpur, sparking accusations of a conspiracy by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). AAP alleges that water pipelines are being deliberately sabotaged to worsen the situation. BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri, while condemning the vandalism, attributed the incident to public anger over the water shortage. Meanwhile, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accused the AAP government of fabricating the water crisis and neglecting maintenance.
The family of a New Brunswick murder victim is devastated after finding the grave of their lost loved one vandalized. Lucas Solomon-Polchies was killed just over a year ago, and his mother says when she arrived at the graveyard on Wednesday evening where her son is buried she found everything had been burned. Two people have been charged in connection with his death. The family has informed the lead investigator on the case and police are investigating the incident.
A Shaw outage in northwest Calgary affected approximately 5,000 customers on Tuesday, marking the second outage in May. According to a Rogers Communications spokesperson, a fiber cut caused by vandalism and suspected copper wire theft was responsible for the disruption. The outage impacted several neighborhoods, including Balmoral, Brentwood, Bridgeland, and more. Vandalism-related outages are reportedly increasing rapidly year over year, and repair times can be extended due to the severity of the damage.
A San Gabriel Valley home cleaning business has been left reeling after a group of teens broke into their parking lot, caused extensive damage to their vehicles, and left behind a trail of chaos. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 20th, at Pink Sponge Home Cleaning Service in Glendora. Surveillance footage captured the teens wreaking havoc, with one discharging a fire extinguisher and two others twerking on the hoods of the company’s fleet of Volkswagen Bugs. The teens kicked in headlights, damaged windows, and carved graffiti on the vehicles, leaving behind an estimated $25,000 in losses. One of the suspects, a 15-year-old from La Verne, has been arrested, while police are seeking to identify the two female accomplices.
A business in Glendora, California, has been vandalized by teens, causing $25,000 in damage. The teens broke into the business’s parking lot and vandalized multiple vehicles, including twerking on the hood of one of the cars. Police have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with the break-in and are searching for two additional teen girls who were involved. The business, Pink Sponge Home Cleaning, is known for its community service efforts, and the vandalism has left the owners disheartened.
