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India on Sunday (Mar 9) strongly condemned the recent vandalising of a Hindu Temple in the US, calling for local authorities to take action in the matter.
One of California&rsquo;s largest Hindu temples, Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, was defaced with anti-India messages in yet another hate crime against the Hindu community in the US.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-hindu-temple-vandalised-in-us-with-anti-india-graffiti-ahead-of-khalistani-referendum-8835595">Another Hindu temple vandalised in US with anti-India graffiti ahead of 'Khalistani referendum'</a>
<h2>India condemns vandilisation of Hindu temple</h2>
In response to the incident, the Official Spokesperson of India's external affairs ministry, Randhir Jaiswal, said, &ldquo;We have seen reports regarding the vandalism at a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California. We condemn such despicable acts in the strongest terms.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;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,&rdquo; the ministry statement said.
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<h2>Hindu organisations express outrage</h2>
The vandalisation of the Hindu Temple in California has sparked widespread outrage from Hindu organisations.
The BAPS stated that it stands against hate, adding that the community will ensure peace and compassion prevail.
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&ldquo;In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stand steadfast against hate. Together with the community in Chino Hills and Southern California, we will never let hate take root. Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace and compassion prevail,&rdquo; the BAPS said in an X post.
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In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stand steadfast against hate. Together with the community in Chino Hills and Southern California, we will never let hate take root. Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace&hellip;
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The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) highlighted in an X post that the vandalism happened just days before a &lsquo;Khalistan referendum&rsquo; was planned in Los Angeles, raising concerns about the religious tensions.
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The post further listed 10 Hindu temples that were vandalised or burgled in the last few years, calling for a thorough investigation into the matter.
(With inputs from agencies)

India news | Trending | In response to the incident, the Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We condemn such despicable acts in the strongest terms.”

India on Sunday (Mar 9) strongly condemned the recent vandalising of a Hindu Temple in the US, calling for local authorities to take action in the matter. One of California’s largest Hindu temples, Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, was defaced with anti-India messages in yet another hate crime against the Hindu community in the US. Also read | Another Hindu temple vandalised in US with anti-India graffiti ahead of 'Khalistani referendum' India condemns vandilisation of Hindu temple In response to the incident, the Official Spokesperson of India's external affairs ministry, Randhir Jaiswal, said, “We have seen reports regarding the vandalism at a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California. We condemn such despicable acts in the strongest terms.” Also read | Odisha artist arrested for inking Hindu deity on foreign national’s thigh, stirring controversy “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,” the ministry statement said. Our response to media queries regarding vandalism at a Hindu Temple in California: 🔗 https://t.co/8H25kCdwhY pic.twitter.com/H59bYxq7qZ — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 9, 2025 Hindu organisations express outrage The vandalisation of the Hindu Temple in California has sparked widespread outrage from Hindu organisations. The BAPS stated that it stands against hate, adding that the community will ensure peace and compassion prevail. Also read | Embracing roots: FBI chief Kash Patel's notable displays of Hindu heritage “In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stand steadfast against hate. Together with the community in Chino Hills and Southern California, we will never let hate take root. Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace and compassion prevail,” the BAPS said in an X post. In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stand steadfast against hate. Together with the community in Chino Hills and Southern California, we will never let hate take root. Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace… — BAPS Public Affairs (@BAPS_PubAffairs) March 8, 2025 The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) highlighted in an X post that the vandalism happened just days before a ‘Khalistan referendum’ was planned in Los Angeles, raising concerns about the religious tensions. Also read | Swara Bhasker calls Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava a ‘partly fictionalised filmy torture of Hindus’, gets slammed The post further listed 10 Hindu temples that were vandalised or burgled in the last few years, calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. (With inputs from agencies)

India strongly condemns ‘despicable act’ of Hindu temple vandalisation in California

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Indian Air Force's Jaguar aircraft crashed in Haryana's Panchkula district on Friday with the pilot ejecting safely, said a police official.
He said the pilot maneuvered the aircraft away from any habitation on the ground and there was no loss of life or injury reported to anyone on the ground.
"The IAF aircraft crashed in the hilly terrain of Panchkula district (near Morni hills).
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The pilot ejected safely," SHO, Raipurrani in Panchkula district told PTI over the phone.
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Haryana Deputy Commissioner of Police Himadree Kaushik told PTI that the aircraft crashed in Raipurrani area of Panchkula district.
Sources said the aircraft had taken off on a routine training sortie from Ambala.
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The IAF in a post on X said the aircraft crashed when it was on a routine training sortie after encountering a system malfunction.
"An inquiry has been ordered by the IAF to ascertain the cause of the incident", said the post.
Last month, a twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft crashed near Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, during a routine training sortie. Both pilots ejected safely before the crash.
In November 2024, a MiG-29 fighter jet went down in a field near Agra, Uttar Pradesh, following a technical glitch during a routine training sortie. The pilot managed to eject safely before impact.
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Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India news: He said the pilot maneuvered the aircraft away from any habitation on the ground and there was no loss of life or injury reported to anyone on the ground.

Indian Air Force's Jaguar aircraft crashed in Haryana's Panchkula district on Friday with the pilot ejecting safely, said a police official. He said the pilot maneuvered the aircraft away from any habitation on the ground and there was no loss of life or injury reported to anyone on the ground. "The IAF aircraft crashed in the hilly terrain of Panchkula district (near Morni hills). Also read: India 'aatmanirbharta' in aerospace: IAF capability enhancement report out The pilot ejected safely," SHO, Raipurrani in Panchkula district told PTI over the phone. A Jaguar aircraft of the IAF crashed at Ambala, during a routine training sortie today, after encountering system malfunction. The pilot maneuvered the aircraft away from any habitation on ground, before ejecting safely. An inquiry has been ordered by the IAF, to ascertain the… — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 7, 2025 Haryana Deputy Commissioner of Police Himadree Kaushik told PTI that the aircraft crashed in Raipurrani area of Panchkula district. Sources said the aircraft had taken off on a routine training sortie from Ambala. Watch video here: #NewsAlert | Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar aircraft crashes near Haryana's Ambala during training sortie; pilot ejects safely pic.twitter.com/6w2vPCrxAK — WION (@WIONews) March 7, 2025 Also read: 'Technology delayed is technology denied': Indian IAF chief on undelivered Tejas aircraft The IAF in a post on X said the aircraft crashed when it was on a routine training sortie after encountering a system malfunction. "An inquiry has been ordered by the IAF to ascertain the cause of the incident", said the post. Last month, a twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft crashed near Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, during a routine training sortie. Both pilots ejected safely before the crash. In November 2024, a MiG-29 fighter jet went down in a field near Agra, Uttar Pradesh, following a technical glitch during a routine training sortie. The pilot managed to eject safely before impact. Also read: India: 5 dead, 90 hospitalised as local authorities mess up Chennai IAF Air Show Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Indian Air Force's fighter jet crashes in Haryana during training sortie

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