Man held for desecration of idol at Pochamma temple in Shamshabad

Hyderabad: A man was taken into custody for allegedly desecrating an idol at a temple in Shamshabad mandal of Ranga Reddy district, police said on Sunday.

The incident happened in Jukal village on Saturday night. Apart from desecrating the idol, he took out the ornaments and put it aside, a senior police official said.

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Miscreants damaged three idols of deities at the #Pochamma temple located at #Jokul village in #Shamshabad mandal.

One of the miscreants was apprehended by the villagers, who was thrashed by the locals before handing him over to the police.

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Local people gathered and held a protest demanding action against the man responsible for the incident. He was later arrested. A case was registered and further investigation is on, the official said.

Navagraha idols in a temple at Shamshabad were found damaged on November 5, leading to the detention of a person, police earlier said.

Also, an idol was desecrated at the Muthyalamma temple in Secunderabad on the night of October 13-14, sparking protests from local residents and Hindu organisations.

A 30-year-old man from Maharashtra, allegedly involved in similar acts in Mumbai, was arrested in connection with this incident.