TRF is widely known as a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Pakistan-based terrorist group allegedly long backed by the country’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency.

The attack took place around 2 PM on Friday, 11 July 2025, when a 28-year-old man allegedly entered the temple through a side entrance and used an iron rod to smash century-old idols of Lord Shiva and other deities.

The suspect was arrested on-site and has since been referred for psychiatric evaluation.

“They weren’t just breaking idols; they were breaking something that means so much to us.”

Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party (NFP) leader Prof. Biman Prasad called the act “absolutely disgusting,” labelling it in his Facebook post a “sacrilegious” and “shameful” attack on the values of respect and harmony in Fiji.

The initiative aimed to nurture a Sewa Manobhav—a spirit of selfless service—among young participants, encouraging them to contribute meaningfully to their families, communities, and Dharma.

Speakers condemned the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus for exacerbating violence through mob instigation and militant forces, contributing to a significant decline in the Hindu population since Bangladesh’s independence.

Ramachandran’s OAM acknowledges a life devoted to selfless service, cross-cultural collaboration, and a commitment to improving lives across borders through humanitarian efforts.

“It was our wish and will that we build this community centre and temple with our own money. We have not approached anybody for financial help.”

In any nation, we may have differences of opinion and majority and minority groups, but can we act together to exercise our commitment to the common humanity that we all belong to?