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Order Restored in Hyderabad After Puranapul Temple Veranda Vandalism Triggers Mob Attack

Police say the main sanctum is intact, with suspects identified from CCTV.

Overview

  • Two FIRs were filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the PDPP Act for the temple damage and the subsequent violence.
  • Investigators collected CCTV footage, identified suspects and said arrests are expected soon.
  • Roughly 300 people vandalised a nearby religious structure, damaged graves and a flag, and set a motorcycle on fire.
  • Stone-pelting injured four police personnel, and officers used a lathi charge as RAF units and extra patrols secured the area.
  • AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi visited urging strict action, BJP leaders accused the state government of laxity, and police warned against rumours while clarifying the sanctum idols are safe.