Jammu Tawi, March 9 -- India today strongly condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California, and called upon the local law enforcement authorities to take stringent action against those responsible.



The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement:



"We have seen reports regarding the vandalism at a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California.



"We condemn such despicable acts in the strongest terms.



"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 gate and entrance of the Hindu temple in Chino Hills was vandalised with anti-Modi profanities.



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