Khalistanis Vandalise Hindu Temple In US Again, India Seeks Strict Action

13th August 2025 at 6:22 PM

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New Delhi : A temple in Greenwood, Indiana, has been desecrated, allegedly by pro-Khalistani extremists. This is the fourth attack on a BAPS temple in the US in less than a year. This is a Hindu temple of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS).

BAPS Public Affairs, in a social media post, said the latest incident has only strengthened the community’s resolve to stand united against anti-religious behaviour. For the 4th time in less than a year, one of our Mandirs has been desecrated by a hateful act. The anti-Hindu hate crime against the BAPS Mandir in Greenwood, IN has only strengthened our community’s resolve, and we remain united in our stand against anti-religious behavior.

The Hindu American Foundation denounced the incident, attributing it to pro-Khalistan extremists known for employing similar methods previously. The Consulate General of India in Chicago said it was in touch with the local community and law enforcement agencies. Desecration of the main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana is reprehensible.

“For the 4th time in less than a year, a Hindu Mandir (temple) has been desecrated—this time the BAPS Mandir in Greenwood, IN. “It’s time elected officials move beyond empty condemnations and ensure perpetrators are held accountable,” it added. The group posted a video with the post, revealing temple walls defaced with graffiti expressing anti-India messages.

The temple’s walls were desecrated on August 10, according to BAPS. Marmik Brahmbhatt, a volunteer with BAPS, described the graffiti as “a message of hate and intolerance against Hindus,” according to the Indy Star news website. The offending message was removed after it was reported to the Greenwood Police Department, Indy Star, which is part of the USA Today Network, reported.