Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said his deeply disturbed by the stoning of a Hindu temple in Sawani, near Nausori, last night.
In a statement he said such acts must be condemned by all right-minded citizens.
“I call on religious and community leaders across the nation to stand united with the Fiji Police Force and the Government in upholding the rule of law,” he said.
“Fiji is a proud multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation. To preserve harmony, we must commit to living together in peace, with mutual respect for the cultures we practice and the faiths we hold dear.”
“Tolerance and understanding are essential in strengthening the bonds of our communities.”
Mr Rabuka added taking the law into our own hands must never be an option.
“While the Fiji Police Force investigates this latest incident, I urge all leaders to join the Government in fostering greater partnership, unity, and solidarity across our country.”