US: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans in Newark
A Hindu temple was recently defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans in the US city of Newark.
Hindu American Foundation shared the images of the graffiti on X platform.
As per the images shared on X, anti-India and anti-Narendra Modi slogans could be seen scribbled on the walls of the Swaminarayan Mandir Vasana Sanstha.
#Breaking: Swaminarayan Mandir Vasana Sanstha in Newark, California was defaced with pro-#Khalistan slogans.@NewarkCA_Police and @CivilRights have been informed and full investigation will follow.
— Hindu American Foundation (@HinduAmerican) December 22, 2023
We are insisting that this should be investigated as a hate crime. pic.twitter.com/QHeEVWrkDj
The graffiti also mentioned slain Khalistani terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's name on the walls, reported Hindustan Times.
"Swaminarayan Mandir Vasana Sanstha in Newark, California was defaced with pro-#Khalistan slogans," Hindu American Foundation wrote on X.
"@NewarkCA_Police and @CivilRights have been informed and full investigation will follow. We are insisting that this should be investigated as a hate crime," the post said.
SImilar incidents were reported from Canada in recent past.
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