The vandalism incident on the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple reportedly passed off on August 11 in Greenwood, Indiana.
In one more regarding incident focusing on the Hindu group within the US, the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood metropolis of Indiana was vandalised with anti-India graffiti, with the suspicion now mendacity on pro-Khalistan parts within the nation. The incident is available in a collection of targets assaults on Hindu temple by extremists within the US.
A video shared on X by the Hindu American Basis confirmed the temple premises defaced with slogans towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India. The Indian Consulate in Chicago known as the incident “reprehensible” and demanded strict strict motion towards the perpetrators.
“For the 4th time in lower than a yr, a Hindu Mandir (temple) has been desecrated, this time the BAPS Mandir in Greenwood, IN. Vandalising temples with anti-India graffiti is a tactic typically utilized by pro-Khalistan separatist activists—and a stark reminder of how slurring American Hindus as “Hindutva” fuels hate like this.
It’s time elected officers transfer past empty condemnations and guarantee perpetrators are held accountable,” it mentioned on a put up.
Indian Consulate denounces focusing on of Hindu temple
The Consulate Basic of India in Chicago condemned the vandalism of the temple and acknowledged that it has raised the matter with the authorities, requesting swift motion.
“Desecration of primary signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana is reprehensible. The Consulate is in contact with the group and has raised the matter with legislation enforcement authorities for immediate motion. In the present day, Consul Basic addressed a gathering of devotees and native management together with Hon’ble Mayor of Greenwood, calling for unity & solidarity, and vigilance towards miscreants there,” the Consulate mentioned in a put up on X.
Earlier vandalism incidents at Hindu temples
In March this yr, an iconic Hindu temple in Southern California was vandalised with graffiti containing anti-Hindu and anti-Indian authorities messages.
The incident drew robust condemnation from India’s Ministry of Exterior Affairs, which demanded motion towards the perpetrators.
“We condemn such despicable acts within the strongest doable phrases. We urge native legislation enforcement authorities to take strict motion towards these accountable and to make sure satisfactory safety for locations of worship,” ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned.