India on Sunday highly condemned an occurrence of criminal damage at a Hindu holy place in California’s Chino Hills and required “stringent action” versus those included, reported PTI.
New Delhi likewise required appropriate protection to the churches because the case.
“We have seen reports regarding the vandalism at a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California. We condemn such despicable acts in the strongest terms,” External Affairs Ministry agent Randhir Jaiswal stated.
“We call upon the local law enforcement authorities to take stringent action against those responsible for these acts, and also ensure adequate security to places of worship,” he stated.
Jaiswal was replying to media questions on the case.
The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) on Saturday stated that Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills dealt with desecration, reported PTI.
“In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stands steadfast against hate. Together with the community in Chino Hills and Southern California, we will never let hate take root,” the BAPS Public Affairs published on X.
“Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace and compassion prevail,” it stated, without supplying information of the case.
In September, the BAPS Hindu holy place in California’s Sacramento was desecrated with expletive-laden graffiti, stating “Hindus go back!”
Nearly 10 days prior to the Sacramento case, one more BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York, was ruined with unfriendly messages.
The Consulate General of India in New York had actually highly condemned the case.
(With inputs from PTI)
