A grassroots petition is gaining momentum to demand full prosecution of criminals targeting Indian and South Asian homes in a string of home invasions across Eastern Massachusetts.
BOSTON–A powerful community movement is underway in Massachusetts as Indian and South Asian families rally behind a petition demanding justice for victims of a string of targeted home invasions across the region. The petition, titled “Letter of Support: Demand for Justice and Protection of South Asian Families,” is gaining hundreds of signatures and sending a clear message: enough is enough.
To sign the petition, please click here.
Over the past year, at least 43 South Asian households in Eastern Massachusetts have been targeted in what families and advocates are calling a “calculated and culturally targeted” crime wave. According to the petition, the criminals did more than steal jewelry and valuables — they shattered the sense of safety and belonging that these families built over generations.
“These were not random break-ins,” the letter states. “The perpetrators knew exactly what they were looking for — heirloom gold, symbols of tradition, and deeply personal treasures that connect us to our ancestors.”
For many South Asian families, gold and jewelry are not mere assets but sacred ties to family history and cultural identity. The trauma inflicted by these break-ins has reverberated far beyond the financial loss, sending shockwaves through communities already grappling with the challenges of being immigrants and minorities in America.
Despite the fear and disruption, the community has mobilized in remarkable ways: organizing neighborhood safety watches, creating legal support groups, and building bridges with local law enforcement. Many now see the upcoming criminal trials as a crucial turning point.
The petition calls on the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office to prosecute the suspects to the fullest extent of the law — not just for what was taken, but for the broader emotional and cultural harm caused.
“The sentence must reflect the scale and severity of what our community has endured,” the petition urges. “Let it send a message that targeting vulnerable communities will never be tolerated.”
It’s more than a plea for justice — it’s a demand for systemic change. In addition to accountability for the crimes committed, the petition also calls for increased cultural awareness among law enforcement, greater protections for immigrant communities, and stronger deterrents to hate-motivated crimes.
The South Asian diaspora is uniting in this moment — not only to support victims, but to push for long-term safety, visibility, and respect.
How You Can Help
If you are a member of the Indian or South Asian community — or an ally who believes in justice and equity — you are urged to sign and share the petition. Your voice will strengthen this growing movement and help ensure that these crimes are prosecuted with the seriousness they deserve.
Together, we are louder. Together, we are stronger. Together, we demand justice.
