The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has condemned a series of shootings at the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, describing it as a deeply disturbing incident. “We strongly condemn the recent firing incident at the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. The Consulate extends full support to all the devotees and the community and urges the local authorities to take prompt action to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the consulate said.In a statement on social media, ISKCON said “20–30 bullets were fired at the temple building and the surrounding property” during the night while devotees and guests were present. The attacks caused thousands of dollars in damage, including to the temple’s hand-carved arches. The sheriff’s office is currently investigating.According to Fox News, the temple, which has stood peacefully atop a hill for over two decades, has been targeted in three separate shootings this June, with bullet holes visible on its arches, windows and outer walls. “We’ve gone on well over these last decades with no trouble, and now suddenly, whether it’s religious or politically motivated, we don’t know,” temple president Vai Warden told Fox News.
