Hindu temple in Melbourne vandalised, idols damaged

Case ID : 90a0b23 | Location : Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Date of Incident : Sun, 23 March, 2025
Case ID : 90a0b23
location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
date 23 March, 2025
Hindu temple in Melbourne vandalised, idols damaged

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Unidentified vandals attacked the SMVS Swaminarayan Sanstha Mandir in Tarneit, Melbourne. They damaged idols, ransacked the temple, and intimidated a volunteer. This marked the eighth attack on the temple over a decade, often happening before major festivals. Despite repeated requests, authorities did not improve security. Police investigated the incident but did not classify it as a hate crime.

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