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California Hindu Temple Vandalized With Anti-India Graffiti

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills was defaced with hateful messages, prompting condemnation and calls for action from Indian authorities and community groups.

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Overview

  • The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills, California, was vandalized with graffiti targeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and containing anti-India messages.
  • The incident is being investigated by local law enforcement, with no suspects identified yet and damages exceeding $15,000.
  • The vandalism occurred days before a planned non-binding Khalistan referendum in Los Angeles, raising concerns about heightened religious tensions.
  • Indian officials condemned the act, urging U.S. authorities to take strict action and ensure better security for places of worship.
  • Hindu organizations in the U.S. highlighted a pattern of similar attacks on temples in recent years and called for a thorough investigation.