Pictures issued by Canadian police.
Two major religious places in the British Columbia province of Canada – Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Surrey) and Ross Street Gurudwara (Vancouver) were vandalized on the morning of 19 April. These incidents took place around 3 am. Now Surrey Police Service (SPS) and Vancouver Police Department
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The local police has appealed to the public to give them any information related to this case immediately. Especially the incident took place on 19 April, when a large number of city kirtans were to be taken out in the local areas on the occasion of Baisakhi. It is clear that by carrying out the incident, an attempt was made to incite communal riots between the Hindu and the Sikh community in Canada.
The pickup truck used by the accused.
Police sought assistance to identify suspects
According to the police, the suspects in the security cameras installed at the scene have been seen coming in a white pickup truck. Now pictures of these suspects have been made public so that they can be identified with the help of people.
Surrey police have said that this is a serious criminal act and is being investigated on high priority. At the same time, the Vancouver Police Department has also started investigating from every angle considering it a possible hatred.
Slogans written outside the temple.
Concern spread in the community
After this incident, deep concern and resentment have been seen in local Hindu and Sikh communities. Lakshmi Narayan Temple and Ross Street Gurudwara are considered to be the major centers of reverence and service between the community. Various organizations and leaders have strongly condemned this kind of sabotage at religious places.
Police appeal
SPS and VPD have appealed that if a person has any information related to this incident, such as the identity of the suspects, vehicle information or any video footage, then he should immediately contact the police. The information will be kept confidential and the identity of those who help in the investigation will be safe.