Hindu temple in Australia requested to boost Khalistani slogans

A outstanding Hindu temple in Australia was threatened with a name to boost ‘Khalistan Zindabad’ slogans and help the referendum.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 18, 2023 01:46 IST

A file photograph of the Australian police (PTI Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: A Hindu temple in Australia has obtained risk calls wherein it was requested to boost pro-Khalistani slogans if it wished to watch Maha Shivratri peacefully on February 18.

The risk name to Gayatri Mandir in Brisbane got here after three Hindu temples have been defaced in Australia’s Victoria state, allegedly by “Khalistani supporters” with anti-India graffiti.

Jai Ram, the president, and Dharmesh Prasad, the vice chairman, of Gayatri Mandir, obtained separate calls on Friday from a person who recognized himself as ‘Guruawadesh Singh’ and sought the help of the Hindu neighborhood for the “Khalistan Referendum,” The Australia Today reported.

Claiming that he was calling from Nankana Sahib in Pakistan, he requested temple officers to ask the Hindu neighborhood to help the ‘Khalistan Referendum’.

“I have a message in relation to Khalistan… If you plan to celebrate Maha Shivratri, then ask the priest to support Khalistan and raise ‘Khalistan Zindabad’ slogan five times during your event… Now show me how you will raise this slogan,” the report mentioned, quoting Singh’s warning message to the president of the temple.

Earlier, a Kali Mata Mandir in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Craigieburn additionally obtained a risk name to cancel a bhajan and puja occasion or face penalties.

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Feb 18, 2023