The ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, has been targeted in a suspected hate crime involving gunfire, prompting condemnation from India. Between 20 and 30 bullets were fired at the temple building and surrounding properties over several days, causing thousands of dollars in damages. The incidents occurred during nighttime hours while devotees and guests were present inside the temple.

The shooting caused significant structural damage, including to the temple's hand-carved arches. On June 18, temple staff heard a loud noise and saw smoke coming from the temple’s radio station roof, but the cause couldn't be confirmed. Days later, a bullet hole was discovered in a temple window, with the bullet entering a wall of the main worship space. More bullet holes were found in the building's arches, and about 20 shell casings were recovered from the road outside the temple's security fence. Surveillance footage showed a pickup truck parked in front of the property on the night of the shooting, but no suspect has been identified.

The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has strongly condemned the attack. In a statement, the consulate expressed solidarity with the temple's devotees and the community, urging local authorities to take prompt action to bring the perpetrators to justice. The consulate has pledged ongoing assistance to those affected and emphasized the need for decisive action by law enforcement to ensure accountability and prevent future attacks.

The Utah County Sheriff's Office is investigating the attacks as "several acts of vandalism". Deputies are continuing their investigation and have released photos of the evidence, including bullet casings collected from the site. The temple is enhancing security measures and offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.

Vai Warden, the temple president, called the incident a hate-motivated act. The ISKCON temple in Spanish Fork is renowned globally for hosting Utah's annual Holi Festival. The attack has left the local and international community shaken, with many calling for increased protection for places of worship.

This incident follows a similar event earlier this year, where a Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, was desecrated days before a 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles. The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) pointed to the incident as an example of rising anti-Hindu sentiment.