A gathering organized by Krupesh Hirani brought together London's Hindu community to address Hinduphobia, which is often overlooked. Hirani emphasized the need for better reporting and awareness, and highlighted the involvement of local officials, like the deputy mayor and police representatives. Concerns were raised by community leaders about police inadequacies in responding to faith-based hate crimes. Superintendent Owen Renowden acknowledged the issue of under-reporting but affirmed that the police are committed to addressing hate crimes effectively by collaborating with faith communities.
"Hinduphobia is a real issue, and yet it remains under-reported and often overlooked."
"If they [police] don't take action, it gives them [the perpetrators] the opportunity to do it again and again."
"The under-reporting of hate crimes was an issue, but this was really not the fault of communities at all."
"We want to get all parties interested because they're interested in the issue and want to tackle it genuinely."
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