Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20pm on 27 May 2024,Monday India Global
The California Civil Rights Department's report reveals a concerning rise in Hinduphobia, with 23.3% of religious targeting incidents directed at Hindus, surpassing Islamophobia. The data, collected through the California vs Hate campaign, highlights an alarming trend. Hindu American Foundation (HAF) reports an increase in hate crimes, citing incidents at Vijay’s Sherawali Temple and Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple. Despite under-reporting concerns, the FBI's Uniform Crime Report documented 22 hate crimes against Hindus in 2022. Critics stress the need for better law enforcement reporting and acknowledgment of hate crime severity.
