India, July 14 -- India on Monday denounced the disruption of a Rath Yatra in the Canadian city of Toronto over the weekend, and said the matter had been strongly taken up with Canadian authorities to hold the perpetrators accountable.

Members of the procession, organised by the Indian community and ISKCON Toronto over the weekend, were pelted with eggs, according to media reports.

External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the disruption was caused by "mischievous elements".

"Such despicable acts are regrettable and are against the spirit of the festival, which seeks to promote unity, inclusivity, and social harmony," he said.

"We have strongly taken up the matter with Canadian authorities to hold the perpetrators of...