Three months after the unveiling of the Armenian Genocide monument at Fresno State university, in the US, the structure has been vandalized, reported The Fresno Bee.

Someone yanked one of the panels from the monument, said Berj Apkarian, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia in Fresno.

Fresno State said they are investigating the tampering of the plaque. It was unbolted but not taken, and they said it will be re-installed this week.

“The panel had a lot of history,” Apkarian said. “It’s very heartbreaking and I’m so disappointed.”

“This is a hate crime,” he added. “It must be taken very seriously, and it can’t be tolerated.”

Berj Apkarian plans to work with the police to find out who vandalized the monument.

“I am saddened by the recent vandalism attempt at our beautiful Armenian Genocide Memorial Monument,” said Joseph Castro, President of Fresno State. “I ask the campus and community to join together in protecting our historic monument.”

The monument was unveiled in April to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the Armenian Genocide.