A Hindu temple was recently defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans in the US city of Newark.

Hindu American Foundation shared the images of the graffiti on X platform.

As per the images shared on X, anti-India and anti-Narendra Modi slogans could be seen scribbled on the walls of the Swaminarayan Mandir Vasana Sanstha.

 The graffiti also mentioned slain Khalistani terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's name on the walls, reported Hindustan Times.

"Swaminarayan Mandir Vasana Sanstha in Newark, California was defaced with pro-#Khalistan slogans," Hindu American Foundation wrote on X.

"@NewarkCA_Police  and @CivilRights have been informed and full investigation will follow. We are insisting that this should be investigated as a hate crime," the post said.

SImilar incidents were reported from Canada in recent past.