Pictures issued by Canadian police.
The two major religious places of Canada’s British Columbia province, Laxmi Narayan Temple (Surrey) and Ross Street Gurdwara (Vancouver), were vandalized in the early hours of April 19. These incidents took place at around 3 am. Now Surrey Police Service (SPS) and Vancouver Police Department (VPD)
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The local police has publicly appealed that any information related to the case should be given to them immediately. The special thing is that the incident took place on April 19, when the city kirtan was to be removed on the occasion of Baisakhi in a large number of crutches in local areas. It is clear that there was an attempt to incite communal riots between the Hindu and the Sikh community in Canada by carrying out the incident.
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 such 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.