Ottawa:
A Gurdwara in the Canadian Vancouver was destroyed at night with pro-Halistan Graffiti. The incident accused the Khalsa Diwan Society or KDS Gurdwara in Vancouver, better known as the Ross Street Gurdwara. Images that were shared on the official account Gurdwara administration showed the word “KHALALALAN” sprayed in several places on the wall around the parking lot of the Sikh Temple.
According to Canadian Media Reports, the Vancouver police investigate the incident that took place on Saturday morning, the same day that the largest Vaisakhi parade in the world took place in Surrey. The Khalsa Diwan Society had held his Vaisakhi parade in Vancouver last weekend, forbidden pro-Halistan groups to participate in the event.
Later, in a statement, KDS said: “A small group of Sikh -Sparatists who argue for KHALALISTAN, made our holy walls illegible with division slogans such as” Khanalistan Zindabad. “
It said that it “mourns a painful moment in the history of our community while we come together to celebrate Khalsa Sajna Diwas-per day that symbolizes the power, unity and resilience of Sikhs.”
“This law is part of a continuous campaign of extremist forces trying to introduce fear and division within the Canadian Sikh community. Their actions undermine the values of inclusiveness, respect and mutual support that are fundamental for both Sikhism and Canadian society.”
KDS added that extremists undermine the dreams and sacrifices of their elderly, “they worked tirelessly to create a strong, thriving community in a country that celebrates diversity and freedom.”
“Their actions try to distribute us, unlike the unity and the peace that we are dear to Canadians. We cannot and will not make these division forces succeed,” it added.
Spokesperson Jag Sanghera van Gurdwara told CTV News that the vandalism was 'extensive'.
The Ross Street Gurdwara was founded in 1906.
