The Consulate General of India in New York on Monday (local time) condemned the vandalisation of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, and said that it has raised the matter with the US authorities from prompt action against the perpetrators of the "heinous act". 

In a post on X, the consulate said, "The vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, is unacceptable ; The Consulate @IndiainNewYork is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with US law enforcement authorities for prompt action against the perpetrators of this heinous act."

Condemning the desecration of the temple, the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha said it was "deeply saddened" by the incident and said similar incidents have taken place at various Hindu Temples across North America. "Last night, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York, was desecrated with messages of hatred. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident," it said.