The Hindu community in the United Kingdom is one of the oldest and most vibrant immigrant communities, with a rich cultural, religious, and social heritage.
On a September evening in 2022, the otherwise quiet town of Smethwick in the West Midlands was shaken by a targeted and aggressive protest outside the Durga Bhawan Hindu Centre.
In January 2025, a UK Home Office report was leaked to the public, revealing concerns over emerging security threats, including Hindu nationalist extremism and Khalistani extremism.
