The Indian government strongly criticized the defacement of a US temple by pro-Khalistan groups, labeling it as abhorrent. The act of vandalism, which featured anti-Hindu sentiments, took place prior to the Khalistan referendum in Los Angeles, causing distress within the local Hindu population. Indian authorities have called upon American law enforcement to swiftly address the issue and safeguard religious sites. The incident has sparked a wave of solidarity among the Hindu community in denouncing hate and standing united against such acts of vandalism.