New York: The United States expressed its strong condemnation over the recent act of vandalism at a Hindu temple in California. The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple in Newark was targeted with anti-India graffiti, sparking an investigation by the local police into a possible hate crime.
In response to the incident, the US State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs issued a statement on social media platform X, applauding the efforts of the Newark Police Department in holding the perpetrators accountable. The City of Newark Police Department confirmed receiving a report of the vandalism, describing it as a deliberate act meant to intimidate the temple leaders.
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco also joined in condemning the defacing of the temple. The Consulate expressed its strong disapproval of the anti-India graffiti, emphasizing the impact it has had on the Indian community. They urged the US authorities to conduct a swift investigation and take prompt action against the vandals.
Images shared on social media revealed that the word ‘Khalistan’ was spray-painted on a sign post outside the temple, accompanied by other objectionable graffiti. The incident has caused significant distress among the temple’s followers and the broader Indian community.
As the investigation progresses, authorities are treating the act of vandalism as a possible hate crime. The US government, along with local law enforcement agencies, remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all religious institutions and communities in the country.
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