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Vigilantes Allegedly Lynching Truck Drivers Transporting Buffaloes in Chhattisgarh Temple Town

Raipur, Chhattisgarh – In a tragic incident just days after the NDA government’s election, two truck drivers from Uttar Pradesh were reportedly lynched by individuals believed to be “cow vigilantes.” The drivers were transporting buffaloes near the temple town of Arang in Raipur district when the attack occurred. Sadly, two of the victims, identified as young Muslim men Chand Miyan and Guddu Khan, lost their lives, while a third victim, Saddam Qureshi, survived but sustained …

Assaulting Tourists in Temple Bar: Two Men Jailed for “Cowardly” Attack

DUBLIN, IRELAND – Two men who viciously attacked American tourists in the popular Temple Bar area have been sentenced to jail for their cowardly and violent actions. The assault, which took place last year, left twin brothers aged 20 with injuries after being punched, kicked, and robbed of their belongings. The perpetrators, Cian Cleary and Patrick McCarthy, were handed prison terms of two and a half years and 18 months, respectively. Cleary, with a history …

Assault and Robbery in Temple Bar Leads to Jail Sentences for Two Men

DUBLIN, IRELAND – Two men in Dublin have been sentenced to prison for a violent attack on American tourists in the Temple Bar area. The assault, described as “cowardly, nasty and very violent,” left twin brothers, aged 20, injured and robbed of their belongings. During the incident on July 19th last year, Cian Cleary and Patrick McCarthy targeted the tourists as they were walking home. Cleary, with 61 previous convictions, cycled by the brothers and …

Temple University Student’s Killer Convicted: Latif Williams Found Guilty in 2021 Murder, Sentencing on May 1

PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a tragic turn of events, a 19-year-old man has been found guilty of the shooting and killing of a 21-year-old Temple University student in 2021. The convicted man, Latif Williams, was charged with third-degree murder and gun charges in the death of Samuel Collington. The young victim was shot in front of his college apartment on the 2200 block of North Park Avenue in November 2021. Williams’ sentencing is scheduled for …

Illegal Firecracker Storage Triggers Tragic Blast at Temple Festival

The tragedy in Thripunithura, Kerala, has once again shed light on the flagrant disregard for safety regulations, following a blast at an illegal firecracker storage unit connected to a temple festival on February 12. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the authorities’ failure to learn from past tragedies. Just a year ago, Ernakulam experienced a similar disaster when an explosion at an unauthorized firecracker storage unit in Muttinakam, Varapuzha, resulted in one fatality …

Explosion at Kerala Temple: Homicide Charges Filed Against Committee Members and Contractor

Kochi, India: Following a fatal explosion in Tripunithura’s Choorakkad, police have taken action against the Puthiyakavu temple committee members and a contractor involved in supplying explosives for the annual festival. Homicide charges have been filed against the accused, marking a significant development in the investigation. According to reports, the temple committee members and the contractor were booked for illegally conducting a fireworks display at the temple. The explosion on Monday morning prompted a fresh case …

Explosions and Fire Near Sikh Temple Ruled Out as Arson, Cause Still Unknown

SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County investigators are currently looking into a recent fire and explosion near a Sikh temple, ruling out arson as a cause. The incident occurred late January and involved propane tanks catching fire, leading to multiple explosions and a subsequent blaze that engulfed a building and nearby vehicles at the Gurdwara Sacramento Sikh Society along Bradshaw Road, south of Gerber Road. Although the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District has determined that the fire …

Sacramento-Area Sikh Temple Surveillance Footage Shows Terrifying Propane Explosion

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A recent propane tank explosion at a Sikh temple in the South Sacramento area has been captured on surveillance footage. The incident occurred in late January, causing damage to the property but fortunately resulting in no injuries. The temple, known as Gurdwara Sacramento Sikh Society, is located in the Vineyard community on Bradshaw Road. Surveillance footage confirmed that multiple propane cylinders exploded on the day of the incident. The footage also revealed …