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Vandalism at Vancouver Gurdwara Ignites Khalistani Extremism Concerns

4/22/2025

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Pro-Khalistan graffiti marred the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara in Vancouver and the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey on April 19, 2025. These acts of vandalism have sparked outrage among community leaders, including MP Chandra Arya, who raised alarms about the rising threat of Khalistani extremism against sacred spaces. Local authorities are actively investigating the incidents.

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Pro-Khalistan graffiti marred the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara in Vancouver and the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey on April 19, 2025. These acts of vandalism have sparked outrage among community leaders, including MP Chandra Arya, who raised alarms about the rising threat of Khalistani extremism against sacred spaces. Local authorities are actively investigating the incidents.