Overview
- Late Wednesday, a reported act of vandalism at the Puranapul temple drew a crowd and set off unrest in Hyderabad’s Old City.
- Protesters pelted stones, damaged vehicles and set a two-wheeler on fire, and about ten people were reported injured, including an inspector and constables.
- Police used a lathi charge to disperse the mob, rushed in additional forces and deployed senior officers to stabilize the area.
- Cases tied to the vandalism and subsequent violence were registered at Kamatipura police station, and investigators are pursuing leads as patrolling continues.
- Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi visited the locality urging strict action, while the BJP alleged desecration of religious symbols and criticized the state government.