Who is Satish Kumar, President of attacked Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Canada?
Satish Kumar, the president of Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey, Canada, was reportedly targeted in a shooting. Recent TV reports revealed that at least 14 gunshots hit Kumar's home on Thursday night.
Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the incident has raised concerns within the community.
The incident led the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to quickly start an investigation, looking into the details of the attack. They gathered evidence, interviewed witnesses, and checked for any CCTV footage that could provide more information.
Speaking to Times Now, Satish Kumar explained that the incident happened at his son's home.
He mentioned that the police are currently investigating and didn't speculate on who might be behind the attack. He also clarified that this incident doesn't seem directly connected to the previous attack on the temple, suggesting it might be linked to extortion.
Attacks on Canadian Hindu Temples
This isn't the first time Lakshmi Narayan Mandir has faced trouble.
It's the third attack linked to Khalistani supporters. The shooting is seen as a response to a protest organised by the temple against Khalistani extremists.
In January, anti-India graffiti on a Hindu temple in Brampton sparked widespread outrage within the Indian community.
Earlier in February, anti-India graffiti vandalized the Ram Mandir in Mississauga, Canada. The Consulate General of India in Toronto strongly condemned the vandalism and urged Canadian authorities to promptly investigate and take action against the culprits.
In April of this year, the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, was defaced with anti-India graffiti.
In August too, a Hindu temple was vandalised by extremist elements with Khalistan
