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US Hate Crimes Against Sikhs and Hindus Surge 24.6% and 12% in Latest FBI Report
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 11:38 AM
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FBI data released this week shows anti‑Sikh hate crimes in the United States rose 24.6% while anti‑Hindu incidents increased 12% over the previous year, underscoring a growing threat to minority communities.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation published its annual hate‑crime statistics on Thursday, revealing a sharp rise in bias‑motivated offenses targeting Sikhs and Hindus across the United States. Compared with the previous year, anti‑Sikh incidents jumped 24.6%, while anti‑Hindu crimes grew by 12%, according to the agency’s compiled data.
The report also highlighted that Asian Americans continued to face a persistent threat, with hate‑crime incidents against this group remaining among the highest in the nation. Analysts note that the surge in Sikh and Hindu targeting mirrors broader trends of religious‑based bias that have intensified in recent years.
Law‑enforcement officials and civil‑rights groups urged federal and state authorities to strengthen monitoring and community‑outreach programs. They emphasized the need for timely reporting, thorough investigations, and public awareness campaigns to curb the rising tide of hate‑motivated violence.
The report also highlighted that Asian Americans continued to face a persistent threat, with hate‑crime incidents against this group remaining among the highest in the nation. Analysts note that the surge in Sikh and Hindu targeting mirrors broader trends of religious‑based bias that have intensified in recent years.
Law‑enforcement officials and civil‑rights groups urged federal and state authorities to strengthen monitoring and community‑outreach programs. They emphasized the need for timely reporting, thorough investigations, and public awareness campaigns to curb the rising tide of hate‑motivated violence.