The organisation charged with defending the Jewish community in the UK has trained more than 80 Hindu priests after two London temples were broken into.
Professionals from the Community Security Trust, which monitors anti-semitism and provides a £14 million annual Government grant to protect Jewish institutions, responded to calls for help after Hindu worshippers grew fearful.
“The Hindu priests were really concerned, because their deities had been stolen, it was a deep sacrilege,” said Rabbi Natan Levy of Strengthening Faith Institutions, which was asked to assist.
CST professionals provided security training in London, Coventry, Birmingham and Sandwell for more than 80 Hindu priests, trustees and community leaders.
Deepak Naik, a consultant for the Hindu Temples, said in a statement to the Jewish News- “The Hindu community deeply appreciated CST sharing learning and their interest in preventing and reduce harm and damage. It was valued and appreciated. I hope we can build on .”
