Police investigating racist graffiti at Calgary Sikh temple
Posted Oct 26, 2021 7:48 am.
Last Updated Oct 26, 2021 8:41 pm.
Calgary’s Gurdwara Sahib temple in the southwest appears to be the victim of a racist attack.
Police say sometime between 9 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 7 a.m. on Oct. 25, two racist messages were found spray-painted on the road leading to the temple.
Graffiti found on the road outside of the Sikh Society Gurdwara in the southwest is being investigated as a hate-motived crime. We are asking anyone with information on who was responsible to contact us. Call 403-266-1234 or contact @canstopcrime. #yychttps://t.co/Kfq2wDSOQ3 pic.twitter.com/AH6PibpyuQ
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) October 26, 2021
The Dashmesh Culture Centre says it was disappointed and saddened to find the graffiti.
“While we believe this is the actions of a few, we encourage everyone to accept everyone as one and take the time to learn about your neighbors,” the group writes on Facebook.
“While this display of racism is very hurtful, we want to take this time for all of us to come together and show support to all people regardless of background or beliefs. We are all stronger together.”
This isn’t the first time Dashmesh has been targeted.
Swastikas were painted on the building years ago in another racist act.
Police say this is unacceptable and they are working with the community to find those who did this.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police.
