BAPS Public Affairs reported the vandalism of their Sacramento temple with anti-Hindu messages, just days after a similar incident in New York. The Indian Consulate condemned the act, and local leaders urged for action against rising attacks on Hindu places of worship worldwide.

India "strongly" condemned and deplored the act of vandalism that took place on September 24 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California. The Consulate General of India further assured that it has taken up the matter with the concerned authorities to take action against the perpetrators.

The temple was vandalised with the message, "Hindus go back," and the Sacramento Police have launched a probe into the "vandalism being classified as a hate crime" at the BAPS Temple in California

In a shocking incident of vandalism, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California, was defaced with disturbing anti-Hindu graffiti, including slogans targeting Prime Minister Modi and the Hindu community.

The organisation also issued a statement to condemn the hate. It said they will pray for all including those “with hate in their heart”.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir near Sacramento, California, was defaced with anti-Hindu messages late Wednesday night. This act of vandalism, which included the phrase "Hindus go back," has deeply