"Despicable Acts": Centre After Hindu Temple Vandalised In California | Read

BAPS Hindu Temple | India has condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in US' California and called upon law enforcement authorities to take strict action against those responsible. Terming such acts "despicable", Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has said local authorities should ensure adequate security to places of worship. Responding to media queries regarding the defacement of the temple at Chino Hills in Los Angeles, Mr Jaiswal said in a statement, "We have seen reports regarding the vandalism at a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California. We condemn such despicable acts in the strongest terms. We call upon the local law enforcement authorities to take stringent action against those responsible for these acts, and also ensure adequate security to places of worship."