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22 SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Outrage and protest as

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in

Melville, New York, is vandalized

Community members and prominent leaders participate in appeal for peace

after the desecration in New York temple

OUR BUREAU General of India in New York stated, Last night, the BAPS Shri Swa- prayers for those who perpetrated
“The vandalism of the BAPS Swam- minarayan Mandir in Melville, New this crime to be released of their ha-
New York, NY
inarayan Temple in Melville, New York, was desecrated with messages tred and to see our common human-
he Consulate General of India York, is unacceptable; The Consulate of hatred. Unfortunately, this is not ity. The BAPS Mandir in Melville,
in New York has condemned @IndiainNewYork is in touch with an isolated incident. Similar acts of New York, like all BAPS Mandirs
Tthe vandalism of the BAPS the community and has raised the desecration have occurred at various worldwide, stands as a beacon of
Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, matter with U.S. law enforcement Hindu Mandirs across North Amer- peace, harmony, equality, selfless
labelling it “unacceptable.” India’s authorities for prompt action against ica. We strongly condemn these acts service, and universal Hindu values.
Consulate General in New York the perpetrators of this heinous act.” and pray for peace amongst all com- Upon learning of the hateful
has raised the matter with US law In a statement, BAPS said: “To- munities. Peace, respect, and harmo- vandalism, the local authorities were
enforcement authorities and urged day, on September 16, 2024, we are ny for all regardless of background called, and BAPS is working fully
them to take prompt action against saddened that we must once again or faith are the bedrock of religious with the authorities to support their
perpetrators of this act. appeal for peace in the face of hate freedom in the United States.” investigation into this hate crime,”
In a post on X, the Consulate and intolerance. “We also offer our deepest Continued on next page... >>

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