A Hindu temple in Southern California was destroyed over the weekend, sparking an investigation by law enforcement.
The authorities are Press release.
according to Temple website. On Saturday, people visiting Temple encountered a tag that read: “F-Modi, Hindustan and Moradabad.” The graffiti mentions Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi; the historical name of the country; and a city in western Uttar Pradesh.
The graffiti was scratched on signs in the Hindu temple of Mount Chino.
(Mehul Patel)
Authorities said the bidding reporters sprayed the words on the temple’s marble signs, brick walls and city sidewalks.
Deputies arrived at the temple around 9:13 a.m. and were quickly informed of Chino Hills’ statute enforcement, with its officials tasked with maintaining the appearance and safety of city property. BAPS volunteer Mehul Patel said that as of Sunday, all graffiti and all graffiti on the sidewalk were removed.
“In the face of another Mandir blasphemy, this time in Chino Mountain, California, the Hindu community is unwaveringly opposed to hatred.” Bapus Public Affairs says on x. “With the communities in Chino Hills and Southern California, we will never let hate take root.”
Members of the Hindu community accepted Social Media Expression Their concerns about the destruction of temples have been heard 10 times in California and elsewhere in the concerns about what they say have been damaged or burglary in recent years.
“It's no surprise that the day of the so-called 'Karlistan referendum' in Los Angeles is closing. It's just a world where media and scholars insist that there is no anti-Hindu hatred, and #HindupHobia is just a construct we imagine.”
The referendum was an unlimited vote in the movement to establish an independent Sikh state, Khalistan, in India.
Patel said the recent vandalism attack occurred at the Baps of Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, including similar disturbing information.
“We know there are other incidents not only in California, but across the country,” Patel said. “As far as I know, the suspects have not been found in the Sacramento incident. There is no security video; we have it.”
Chino Hills Mayor Art Bennett participated in the prayer and called the graffiti “hate.”
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He said surveillance footage showed two suspects walking to the temple and stole the area before marking the marble sign. One suspects waiting for the car to pass before marking the sidewalk.
“It's hard to know about this abominable act of vandalism,” said conference host Ash Kalra (D-san José). Chino Hills Mandir is a beautiful place of worship and community building, and I stand with them and the Hindu communities in Chino Hills and Southern California against this evil hatred. ”
Authorities have not classified the incident as a hate crime. Mara Rodriguez, a public information officer for the San Benandino Sheriff’s Office, told The Times that there were no updates on Sunday.
Baps stands for Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, a socially cumbersome Indian faith with roots in the Vedas, a collection of the religious core foundations Temple website. The faith was established in 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj.
Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal told British news media on Sunday that New Delhi condemned “despicable behavior”.
“We call on local law enforcement to take strict action against those responsible for these actions and ensure proper safety [for] Place of worship,” Jasval said.
A Hindu temple in Southern California was destroyed over the weekend, sparking an investigation by law enforcement. Baps member Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple held a prayer Sunday afternoon calling for peace and solidarity.
(Mehul Patel)
Baps member Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple held a prayer Sunday afternoon calling for peace and solidarity.
Chino Hills Mayor Art Bennett participated in the prayer and called the graffiti “hate.”
“We are following up with the police department and we will find out who these people are and accusing every criminal,” Bennett said at the event. “We have always welcomed Baps from Chino Hills and we were so happy when they chose to put this Mandir in 2004. It's a place of beauty and cultural excellence.”
