New York: The New York Police Department is investigating racist anti-Indian, anti-Black and antisemitic graffiti found at Dibner Library at the NYU Tandon School for Engineering.
Washington Square News reported the incident has been designated a hate crime by the NYPD. The graffiti included four letter words directed at Asian Indian and Jewish people along with the N-word and swastikas.
The Jewish on Campus group on campus first posted about the vandalism found in the library’s study room on Instagram.
NYU’s Hindu Student Union and Hindu Law Student Association called the graffiti an “act of hate” while pointing to the Hindu philosophy shanti that focuses on “inner and collective peace,” where “bigotry has no place.”
The New York chapter of the Council on Islamic-American Relations says the act destroys any sense of safety and belonging.
Acts like this do not occur in a vacuum; they reflect a climate in which bigotry is growing. We stand in solidarity with the students and communities harmed by this incident and urge a full, transparent investigation to ensure accountability. Universities must remain places of learning, not fear.”
In a statement, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemned the incident, calling the graffiti deeply disturbing and unacceptable. He said acts of hatred and intimidation have no place on college campuses or in society and urged a full investigation. Krishnamoorthi also called for unity in confronting antisemitism, anti-Indian hate, racism, and all forms of bigotry so that students can learn and live without fear.
“The hateful graffiti discovered at NYU’s Bern Dibner Library, including antisemitic symbols and slurs targeting Indian students and other communities, is deeply disturbing and wholly unacceptable. Acts of hatred and intimidation have no place on our campuses or anywhere in our society. This incident must be fully investigated, and we must remain united in confronting antisemitism, anti-Indian hate, racism, and all forms of bigotry so every student can learn and live free from fear," Krishnamoorthi said through a statement.
