Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Congressman Condemns Temple Break-in, Calls for Justice
A Hindu temple in California was broken into and vandalized.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi visited the temple after the break-in, expressing solidarity with the Hindu American community.
He strongly condemned the incident and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
This was not the first time the temple was targeted; a similar break-in occurred in January 2024.
The Congressman highlighted a rise in attacks on Hindu temples across the United States, with the Indian government also protesting these attacks.
He vowed to continue speaking out against such acts and support the preservation of religious freedom.
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemned the break-in at the Bay Area Shiv Durga Temple.
The break-in occurred at the temple in Santa Clara, California on August 28.
Burglars stole the donation box and ornaments.
This was the second burglary at the temple in 2024.
The congressman vowed to continue to speak out against such attacks.
- Who
- US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
- What
- Condemned a break-in and vandalism at a Hindu temple and called for strict action.
- When
- August 28, 2024
- Where
- Bay Area Shiv Durga Temple, Santa Clara, California
- Why
- To show support for the Hindu American community and speak out against the attacks.
- Incident
- Break-in and vandalism
- Location
- Bay Area Shiv Durga Temple, Santa Clara, CA
- Date of break-in
- August 28
- Items Stolen
- Donation box and ornaments
- Congressman
- Raja Krishnamoorthi