Archive · 19 Sep 2025
US Closes BAPS Probe, Finding No Merit in Allegations
Imagine a group of people who built a beautiful temple.
Some people accused them of treating workers unfairly.
The US government looked into it for a long time to see if the accusations were true.
After investigating, the government said that the accusations were false, and they closed the case.
The people who built the temple said they always believed the truth would come out.
They said their volunteers work with love and devotion.
They also mentioned that the allegations came from people with ulterior motives.
The US government closed its investigation into BAPS.
The investigation, lasting four years, found no merit in allegations of caste discrimination and forced labor.
The allegations were made regarding the construction of the Swaminarayan temple in New Jersey.
BAPS stated that the accusations were false and that volunteers worked with love.
The closure of the investigation restores faith in justice, according to BAPS.
- Who
- The US Department of Justice and US Attorney's Office investigated BAPS.
- What
- The US government closed an investigation into BAPS after allegations of caste discrimination and forced labor.
- When
- The investigation concluded in September 2025, after 4 years.
- Where
- The investigation focused on the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Jersey.
- Why
- The investigation was initiated following allegations of human trafficking and forced labor involving Indian artisans working on the temple's construction.
- Organization
- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
- Investigation Authority
- US Department of Justice and US Attorney’s Office
- Allegations
- Caste discrimination and forced labor
- Verdict
- Investigation closed, no charges filed
- Location of Temple
- Robbinsville, New Jersey