Indian Consulate Condemns Vandalism of BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York

Sep 17, 2024, 03:21 AM

The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, has been vandalized, drawing widespread condemnation. The Indian Consulate in New York has strongly condemned the act, labeling it 'unacceptable' and has raised the matter with U.S. law enforcement authorities, urging prompt action against the perpetrators. Expletives were painted on the road and signs outside the temple. U.S. lawmakers, including Representatives Nick LaLota, Tom Suozzi, and Ro Khanna, as well as Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, have condemned the vandalism. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about political violence and bigotry in the U.S. Sukhpal Singh was previously arrested for a similar act of vandalism in Queens, and the video of the current incident was released by a coordinated bot network.