The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir confirmed the incident occurred overnight on 10 August, with volunteers describing it as an act of “hate and intolerance against Hindus.”
According to temple authorities, the gunfire rang out while worshippers were inside, forcing panicked devotees to take cover and interrupting evening prayers.
A youth leader expressed her frustration, stating, "I think it’s high time the Hindu community is also given an equal opportunity (as other faiths have been provided with)."
Kamala aims to integrate widely accepted Hindu practices like yoga and meditation into her chaplaincy work, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among personnel.
This marks the eighth such incident in the last eight years raising concerns over the safety of Hindu religious institutions in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.
Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
