<p>Toronto: A temple in Canada's Surrey has been defaced by vandals with pro-Khalistan graffiti at its entrance and the pillars, authorities said.</p>.<p>The incident took place on April 19 at the Shree Lakshmi Narayana Mandir in Surrey, the temple said in a statement.</p>.<p>"It is with deep sorrow that we inform the community of a disturbing incident that took place in the early hours of April 19, 2025, at approximately 3:00 am. Two unidentified individuals vandalised the Shree Lakshmi Narayana Mandir in Surrey by defacing the entrance sign and the temple pillars with the word 'Khalistan'," the statement said.</p>.Gurudwara vandalised with pro-Khalistani graffiti in Canada's Vancouver, no suspects identified yet.<p>Also, the security camera was stolen during this act.</p>.<p>"We strongly condemn this hateful act of vandalism and theft, which is not only a crime but a direct attack on a sacred space that serves as a spiritual and cultural centre for many families, including elderly members and children," it said.</p>.<p>"An FIR has been officially registered with the Surrey Police, and we are cooperating fully with the authorities in their investigation," the statement added.</p>.<p>"We urge members of the public and leaders at all levels of government to join us in condemning this hate crime. Attacks on places of worship have no place in a respectful and diverse society of Canada," it said. </p>
<p>Toronto: A temple in Canada's Surrey has been defaced by vandals with pro-Khalistan graffiti at its entrance and the pillars, authorities said.</p>.<p>The incident took place on April 19 at the Shree Lakshmi Narayana Mandir in Surrey, the temple said in a statement.</p>.<p>"It is with deep sorrow that we inform the community of a disturbing incident that took place in the early hours of April 19, 2025, at approximately 3:00 am. Two unidentified individuals vandalised the Shree Lakshmi Narayana Mandir in Surrey by defacing the entrance sign and the temple pillars with the word 'Khalistan'," the statement said.</p>.Gurudwara vandalised with pro-Khalistani graffiti in Canada's Vancouver, no suspects identified yet.<p>Also, the security camera was stolen during this act.</p>.<p>"We strongly condemn this hateful act of vandalism and theft, which is not only a crime but a direct attack on a sacred space that serves as a spiritual and cultural centre for many families, including elderly members and children," it said.</p>.<p>"An FIR has been officially registered with the Surrey Police, and we are cooperating fully with the authorities in their investigation," the statement added.</p>.<p>"We urge members of the public and leaders at all levels of government to join us in condemning this hate crime. Attacks on places of worship have no place in a respectful and diverse society of Canada," it said. </p>