A Hindu priest was attacked by a 52-year-old man while he was walking down the street in his religious garb near a temple in Floral Park, New York, according to a US media report. The priest suffered bruises and abrasions all over his body, including his face during the attack on July 18, the channel reported. Advertising“I’m in a little pain,” the priest was quoted as saying by the channel. The police are looking into whether the attack should be investigated as a hate crime, the channel said. Some of the people who regularly attend the temple said they believe the priest was targeted.

Source: Indian Express July 21, 2019 07:29 UTC