India, Aug. 13 -- The Consulate General of India in Chicago on Tuesday condemned the vandalism of a sign at the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana, calling the incident 'reprehensible.'

The statement called for vigilance against miscreants in the temple area and informed that the consul general conveyed the same message while addressing a gathering of devotees that included the mayor of Greenwood.

"Desecration of the main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana, is reprehensible. The Consulate is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with law enforcement authorities for prompt action. Today, Consul General addressed a gathering of devotees and local leadership, including Hon'ble Mayor ...