Hindu Temple in Sacramento Vandalized with Anti-Hindu Graffiti

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir was defaced with hateful messages and damaged water lines, marking the second such incident in the US in ten days.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California, was vandalized on the night of September 25 with anti-Hindu messages, including 'Hindus go back.'
Less than ten days earlier, a similar act of vandalism occurred at the BAPS Mandir in Melville, New York, sparking widespread concern within the Hindu community.
Sacramento Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime, with detectives and CSI units actively working on the case.
Community leaders and local officials, including California State Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen and Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, have shown support by attending a prayer ceremony at the temple.
Indian-American Congressmen Ami Bera and Ro Khanna have condemned the acts, calling for a thorough investigation by the Department of Justice and accountability for those responsible.