KDS Gurdwara
Canada: Gurdwara vandalised with pro-Khalistani graffiti in Vancouver
A gurdwara or Sikh temple in Canada's Vancouver city was desecrated with pro-Khalistani graffiti on Saturday, prompting the police to investigate the incident.
The incident occurred at the Khalsa Diwan Society or KDS gurdwara in Vancouver.
During Sikh Heritage Month & Khalsa Sanja Diwas - a time for celebration & unity - it is sad to see that elements of extremism continue to rear their ugly heads.
— Khalsa Diwan Society (@kdsross) April 19, 2025
Read our press release on the heels of a disturbing act, by cowardly people. Let's stand united against fanaticismšš½ pic.twitter.com/J6XwEHsuyA
The Society shared images of the desecrated wall on its X handle.
The Society wrote on the platform: "During Sikh Heritage Month & Khalsa Sanja Diwas - a time for celebration & unity - it is sad to see that elements of extremism continue to rear their ugly heads."
The group has blamed a 'small group of Sikh separatists' for the incident.
"Their actions seek to divide us, contrary to the unity and peace we hold dear as Canadians. We cannot-and will not let these forces of division succeed," the statement issued by the Society said.
"Let us unite against division and extremism," read a statement issued by the Society.
According to reports, the graffiti was spray-painted across multiple places on the wall of the Sikh Temple.
Police Begin Probe
Sgt. Steve Addison, spokesperson for the Vancouver Police Department, told Vancouver Sun that police are looking into the graffiti, which included the word like 'murdabad' at the Ross Street Temple.
Police said more information on the incident will be released later.
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