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Vancouver Gurdwara and Surrey Temple Defaced with Pro-Khalistan Graffiti

Police investigate recent vandalism targeting Sikh and Hindu religious sites in British Columbia, with community leaders calling for unity against extremist-driven division.

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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.
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The incident took place on April 19 at the Shree Lakshmi Narayana Mandir in Surrey, the temple said in a statement. (Representational image)

Overview

  • The Ross Street Gurdwara in Vancouver and Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey were defaced with pro-Khalistan and anti-India graffiti on April 19–20, 2025.
  • Vancouver Police Department has launched an investigation into the incidents, but no suspects have been identified as of now.
  • The Khalsa Diwan Society, which oversees the gurdwara, condemned the act as part of a broader campaign by extremist forces to instill fear and division within the Sikh community.
  • Community leaders highlighted that both targeted sites have actively promoted Sikh-Hindu unity and resisted extremist influences in recent years.
  • The incidents are part of a continuing pattern of vandalism at religious sites across Canada since 2023, reflecting rising tensions within diaspora communities.