Gurdwara defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti in Vancouver

A gurdwara in Canada’s Vancouver has been vandalised with pro-Khalistan graffiti, with its leaders blaming a small group of Sikh separatists for the act, a media report said. The local police said they were investigating graffiti sprayed on Saturday at the Ross Street Gurdwara.

Vancouver Police Department spokesperson Sgt Steve Addison said as of now, the police did not have a suspect. The Khalsa Diwan Society, which runs the gurdwars, said the act was part of an ongoing campaign by extremist forces to instil fear among Canadian Sikh community.

“Their actions undermine the values of inclusivity, respect and mutual support that are foundational to both Sikhism and to Canadian society,” it said, urging Canadians to stand strong in the face of extremism.