Hindu Temple Vandalized with Anti-India Graffiti

The desecration at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills has drawn condemnation from India and raised concerns about rising tensions tied to a Khalistan referendum.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of the largest Hindu temples in Southern California, was defaced with anti-India and anti-Hindu graffiti on Saturday.
India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the act as 'despicable' and urged U.S. authorities to take strict action and enhance security at places of worship.
The vandalism occurred days before a planned 'Khalistan referendum' in Los Angeles, which has heightened concerns about religious tensions.
The Hindu community, led by BAPS and advocacy groups like the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), has called for unity and a thorough investigation into the incident.
This attack is part of a series of similar acts targeting Hindu temples in North America in recent years, including incidents in Sacramento and New York.