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Religious Sites in Canada Vandalized With Pro-Khalistan Graffiti

Vancouver and Surrey police investigate defacement of Sikh gurdwara and Hindu temple as community leaders call for unity and action against extremism.

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The Khalsa Diwan Society gurdwara in Vancouver, better known as the Ross Street gurdwara, was spraypainted with pro-Khalistan and anti-India graffiti.
Graffiti seen on the Ross Street Gurdwara in Vancouver.
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Overview

  • The Ross Street Gurdwara in Vancouver and Shree Lakshmi Narayana Mandir in Surrey were defaced with pro-Khalistan and anti-India graffiti on April 19, 2025.
  • Vancouver and Surrey police have launched investigations, though no suspects have been identified or arrested yet.
  • The Khalsa Diwan Society attributed the gurdwara vandalism to a small group of Sikh separatists aiming to instill fear and division.
  • Canadian MP Chandra Arya urged Hindu and Sikh communities to unite and demand decisive government action against extremist factions.
  • Community organizations emphasize the need for stronger measures to safeguard places of worship and uphold societal harmony in Canada.