The famous ISKCON Radha Krishna Temple of Hindus located in Ota, USA, has been attacked a major attack. This temple is famous worldwide for its Rang Mahotsav. In the last few days, 20-30 bullets have been fired on the temple building and the surrounding property and the incidents occurred at night, when there was the presence of devotees and guests inside the temple. From this, the magnitude of this attack can be gauged.

Main attack position

Temple co-founder Vaibhavi Devi Maid shared information about this attackSaid In that attack, important structural parts such as the arches carved from the hand of the temple have suffered heavy damage. On June 18, the temple staff heard a loud voice and saw that smoke was coming out of the roof of the temple’s radio station. However, they could not know the cause of this incident. A few days later, a bullet hole was found in a window, causing the bullet to penetrate the wall of the temple’s main place of worship. Meanwhile, some other bullet holes were also found in the temple building and 20 empty kiosks have been found from outside the security fence of the temple. A truck is seen standing outside the temple in the footage but no suspect has been caught at the moment.

Increasing attacks on Hindu temples: a dangerous trend?

This attack on the temple has raised an important question whether the Hindu temples are no longer safe? Are these types of incidents beginning a new dangerous trend at our religious places? For many years, the Hare Krishna community has a deep and positive relationship with its neighbors in the Spanish Fork but now the incident pointed to a completely changing picture. Monica Bambaro, Assistant Director of Mount Nebo Communication Council and Monica Bambaro associated with Letter-Day Sants Church, felt deeply saddened by hearing the news of this disgusting attack on our friends. This violence is completely fruitless and unacceptable. “

Temple security increased

After this attack, the temple administration has strengthened its security system and the US’s Utah County Sheriff Office is also investigating the matter seriously. To increase security, Springville’s security company Gard has proposed to send free monitoring trucks to the temple for two weeks. Along with this, a prize of $ 1,000 has also been declared for arrest and punishment of the attacker. The temple administration has appealed to the local residents to inform them immediately if they hear the sound of firing.

The incident is not just an attack on the temple, but it indicates increasing hatred and religious intolerance in the society. Such attacks not only harm a building but hurt the entire community. Increasing attacks on Hindu temples and religious places arise the question whether we are moving towards a safe and peaceful society or we are going in a dangerous direction?