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Shots Fired at Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork 'Based on Hate,' Leaders Say
UTAH COUNTY, UTAH, JUN 30 – Temple leaders call the multiple shootings a hate crime and have increased security while offering a $1,000 reward for information on suspects who fired 20 to 30 bullets at the site.
- Earlier this month, multiple shootings targeted the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple near Spanish Fork, prompting Utah County Sheriff's Office to launch an investigation.
- Prompted by a rise in anti-Hindu incidents, temple leaders view the shootings as hate crimes and domestic terrorism amid a wave of attacks on Hindu temples nationwide.
- Evidence shows 20–30 bullets fired from a vehicle, with security footage capturing shots and casings recovered around the temple property.
- Following the attacks, the temple suffered thousands of dollars in damage, now has nightly security, and offers a $1,000 reward for information.
- Beyond this incident, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco urged prompt action amid a rising trend of attacks on Hindu temples across the Western world.
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