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India condemns gunfire attack on ISKCON temple in Utah, urges swift action

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The ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, was the target of a series of shooting incidents over the past several days, sparking international concern and a call for justice from the Indian government.

According to a statement released by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on June 30, between 20 and 30 bullets were fired at the temple and its premises, causing structural damage.

The temple’s intricately hand-carved arches were among the parts damaged by the gunfire.

The first signs of the attack appeared on June 18, when staff at the temple reported hearing a loud noise and noticed smoke coming from the roof of the temple's radio station. In the following days, temple authorities discovered bullet holes in the building’s windows and arches. Around 20 shell casings were later found on the road just outside the temple’s security perimeter.

The temple confirmed that the shootings took place at night, while devotees and visitors were inside the premises.

In response, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco issued a statement strongly condemning the attack and urging quick action by local law enforcement. “We strongly condemn the recent firing incident at the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. The Consulate extends full support to all the devotees and the community and urges the local authorities to take prompt action to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the statement read on X.

The Utah County Sheriff’s Office described the attacks as “several acts of vandalism” and released photos of the evidence, including bullet casings collected from the site. “Over the weekend, our office was made aware of several acts of vandalism directed towards the Krishna Temple that is located off of 8500 South here in Utah County,” the statement said. Deputies are continuing their investigation.

Vai Warden, the temple president, called the incident a hate-motivated act. “This was [a] serious attack that was planned — this was actually some sort of hate,” he told ABC4 News.

Situated on a hilltop in Spanish Fork, the temple has stood for over two decades and is renowned globally for hosting Utah’s popular annual Holi Festival. The attack has left the local and international community shaken, with many calling for increased protection for places of worship.

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