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Teen Detained, Father Arrested After Desecration of Hindu Idol Sparks Outrage in Pune

A 16-year-old was caught on CCTV desecrating a temple idol, leading to protests, a bandh, and calls for strict punishment as tensions rise in Paud village.

Minor, 16, entered the Nageshwar temple in Paud and made obscene gestures before desecrating the idol. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Overview

  • CCTV footage captured a 16-year-old Muslim youth making obscene gestures toward the idol of Goddess Annapurna at Nageshwar Temple in Paud village on Friday.
  • The minor has been detained, and his father, Naushad Shaikh, has been arrested under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges of promoting enmity and outraging religious sentiments.
  • The incident prompted the Sakal Hindu Samaj to organize a bandh and a large protest march in Mulshi taluka on Monday, supported by local residents.
  • Political leaders, including Shiv Sena MLA Nilesh Rane and NCP MP Supriya Sule, strongly condemned the act and demanded severe punishment for the accused.
  • Police have deployed additional security in the area to maintain order and assured that the situation remains under control following the viral spread of the CCTV footage.