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Bricks Thrown at Ohio Hindu Temple as Windows Shatter During Services

Surveillance footage is under review by police with federal civil‑rights officials alerted following advocacy claims the attack may be a hate crime.

The HAF said the possible hate crime comes at a time of unprecedented hate and vitriol directed at the Hindu American community.
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Overview

  • The Shree Swaminarayan Vadtal Dham in Richmond Heights was struck with bricks at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday, shattering windows while priests and devotees were inside.
  • The Hindu American Foundation and the Coalition of Hindus of North America called the incident a possible hate crime and urged Mayor Kim Thomas and local police to condemn the attack and move quickly to identify those responsible.
  • HAF said surveillance video exists and has notified the FBI and civil‑rights authorities while local investigators review the footage and have not publicly identified any suspects or confirmed arrests.
  • Media reports do not indicate any injuries and advocacy groups did not provide details on harm to worshippers.
  • Advocacy groups cited a 2022–2025 timeline of prior vandalism at U.S. Hindu sites and warned the attack, coming as Hindu Heritage Month and Navratri begin, will likely increase pressure for improved security and official accountability.