Vandalism at Hanuman Temple in Shamshabad

In Shamshabad, located in Telangana’s Rangareddy district, a person has been taken into custody for vandalizing a Hanuman temple. The incident occurred at the Airport colony, where the temple’s property was damaged. B Rajesh, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Shamshabad, stated that the police have been deployed to the site and are in discussions with the temple committee about restoring the damage.

Local Protests and Demands

Following the incident, locals held protests demanding strict action against the individual responsible. This event is part of a series of similar incidents in Hyderabad, where Hindu idols have been vandalized, leading to protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other religious organizations.

Previous Incidents in Hyderabad

Recently, Hyderabad witnessed two separate incidents of idol vandalism. The first involved a Durga idol at a Puja pandal in Nampally Exhibition Grounds. The police reported that a vagabond, while searching for food, accidentally damaged the idol. Despite this, BJP leaders have called for a detailed investigation.

The second incident involved the vandalism of the Muthyalamma temple in Secunderabad. Salman Salim Thakur was arrested after being caught by locals. He was in the city for a personality development workshop. BJP leaders, including Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy, have demanded an NIA investigation into this case.