Nueva Delhi: The Indian government condemned the vandalization of a Hindu temple in California for Khalistan separatists, qualifying it as a negligible act and looking for action against the culprits and the appropriate security for places of worship.
“We have seen reports on vandalism in a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California. We condemn such despicable acts in the strongest terms, ”said Mea spokesman Randhir Jaiswal.
“We call the application of local law The authorities will take strict measures against those responsible for these acts, and also ensure adequate security to places of worship, ”he added. The incident took place days before the call Khalistan referendum In Los Angeles.
The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushotam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) on Saturday (March 8, 2025) said that Shaminarayan Mandir de Shri Swaminarayan in Chinese Hills faced desecration. “Given another desecration to mandate, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community remains firm against hatred. Together with the community in Chinese Hills and southern California, we will never let hate take root, ”BapS’s public affairs published in X.
The Hindu coalition of North America (Cohna) also shared details of the incident in X and said that the desecration of the iconic Baps temple in California advances to the “called Khalistan referendum” in Los Angeles.
The ‘Anti-Hindu’ messages included phrases such as ‘Hindus Go Back’, alarming the local Hindu community.