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Religious organizations speak out against alleged hate crime at Krishna Temple
Several religious organizations spoke out in support of the local Hindu community after the Krishna Temple near Spanish Fork was the target of an alleged hate crime. Around 20-30 shots were reportedly fired at the temple near Spanish Fork across multiple nights in June, damaging the edifice and prompting an investigation by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, which confirmed Monday an investigation remains ongoing. The Utah Valley Interfaith group denounced the “hateful actions” and reaffirmed its solidarity with Hindu people and members of all faiths who face persecution. “The ...
