Hindu temple in US vandalised for the fourth time in less than a year, India demands strict action

The Consulate General of India in Chicago has strongly condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana, where anti-India graffiti was found on the temple walls. The incident, reported on the night of August 10, marks the fourth attack on a Hindu temple in the United States in less than a year, allegedly by pro-Khalistan separatists.

The Hindu American Foundation shared images of the defaced walls on social media, showing slogans against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The graffiti also called on elected officials to “move beyond empty condemnations.” The group described the act as a hate crime and urged authorities to hold the perpetrators accountable.



The Consulate General of India in Chicago said it was in contact with the local community and law enforcement agencies. “Desecration of main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana is reprehensible,” the consulate said in a statement, adding that Consul General met devotees, local leaders, and the Mayor of Greenwood to call for unity, solidarity, and vigilance.


The previous similar incidents were reported in California and other US states, raising concerns among the Indian diaspora about the safety of religious places.