Vandalism of Shri Durgadevi Idol in Durga Puja Mandapam at Bhagyanagar, Telangana

(The image here is meant to highlight the nature of denigration and not to hurt the sentiments of devotees. – Editor)

Bhagyanagar (Telangana) – Unknown miscreants allegedly vandalised a Goddess Durga idol and ransacked the mandap and puja materials in Hyderabad’s Nampally exhibition ground on Friday early hours amid Navratri celebrations across the nation.

The organisers of the event informed the police after learning about the incident on Friday morning.

A police team reached the spot and found that it was a deliberate act done by unknown persons after the dandiya event was over.

The idol of Goddess Durga at a #DurgaPuja pandal vandalized by unknown individuals

📍Nampally grounds, Bhagyanagar (Hyderabad, Telangana)

It is well-known who vandalizes Hindu deities’ idols. Therefore, there is no alternative but to declare India a Hindu nation to instill… pic.twitter.com/PJqfvmYVe7

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) October 11, 2024

“At the pandal, there was a watchman who was there till 3 am. When he went to attend nature call at the nearby college, the unknown accused gained entry and committed the offence,” Assistant Commissioner of Police A Chandrasekar was quoted as saying by TOI.

After registering a case, police launched a probe and are verifying the nearby CCTV footage.

Vandalism against Hindu deities won’t be tolerated! @TigerRajaSingh BJP MLA, Telangana

I’ve spoken to the ACP regarding the vandalism at Nampally Exhibition Grounds, Bhagyanagar, Hyderabad, demanding strict action#HindusUnderAttack #Vijayadashami #विजयादशमी #दशहरा https://t.co/i2xOjXGc1j pic.twitter.com/Fvaicc0Xs3

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) October 12, 2024

BJP leader Madhavi Latha visited the site on Friday afternoon.

Editorial Perspectives

It is known to the world who vandalises the idols of Hindu Deities. Therefore, there is no alternative to declare India a Hindu Rashtra to protect Hindu religion, Deities etc.