Tension snowballed at the Puranapul Darwaza in Hyderabad last night as some unidentified persons vandalised a temple, which raised concerns among the residents and resulted in a gathering near the site.
As per the reports, the police have stated that the vandalism was first noticed late in the evening ahead of which authorities were altered. Meantime, following the damage , locals gathered over the issue and demonstrated anger. However, the police team rushed to the stop and the situation was toned down. Ten people, including an inspector and a few constables, were injured in the stone pelting, and several vehicles were damaged late on Wednesday night.
Senior police officials assured residents of strict action against those responsible and oversaw the restoration of the damaged idol. Additional police personnel were deployed in and around Puranapul to maintain law and order and prevent any further disturbances.
AIMIM President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi Visited the Area
As the tension prevailed, AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi visited the site and interacted with the residents and police officials. He further urged the people to maintain tranquillity and cooperate with the authorities.
Police said an investigation is underway to identify and apprehend those responsible for the vandalism.
“Deity of Goddess and Shivaji dhwaj were desecrated in Puranapul, Hyderabad. An organized and systematic desecration of Hindu temples is underway in Telangana. Congress government to protect its vote bank has allowed these extremist forces to take over the state,” read a post by BJP Telangana’s X handle.
Telangana BJP chief N. Ramachander Rao also visited the site to assess the situation. Sharing a post by his party, he criticised the Congress government over the incident.
“Extremists have taken over Telangana with Congress govt in deep sleep – they know Congress can never act against its Vote Bank, hence the Temple Desecration spree. While the pseudo seculars have maintained radio silence over the issue, BJP will stand resolutely and fight with unwavering determination to safeguard our temples (sic),” he said.
