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Bihar temple vandalism: 3 Muslim minors detained after CCTV shows stone-pelting, urinating inside Shiva temple

OpIndia Staff - 15 September, 2026

Three minor boys were detained in Bihar’s Nalanda district after CCTV footage caught them throwing bricks, using abusive language, and vandalizing a Shiva temple in Bihar Sharif.

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Madhya Pradesh: 1000-year-old Vishnu temple vandalised in Vidisha, miscreants break ancient stone idols in archaeology department-protected site

OpIndia Staff - 10 February, 2026

The incident was discovered on Monday morning, leading villagers and Hindu organisations to block roads and demand arrests. Police deployed dog squad and fingerprint teams, while officials assured action at the archaeology protected temple.

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Assam: 16 Hindu Mandirs vandalised in the same night in Darrang district, idols beheaded, five Muslims arrested

OpIndia Staff - 25 January, 2026

In a shocking incident of attack on Hindu temples by Muslims, as many as 16 Mandirs were vandalised in Darrang district in Assam. The...

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Andhra Pradesh: Century-old Shiva Lingam smashed at Draksharamam Temple, accused arrested

OpIndia Staff - 31 December, 2025

Extremists desecrated a century-old Shiva Lingam at Draksharamam temple on Vaikunta Ekadasi, sparking devotee protests. Police detained Neelam Srinivas via CCTV, linking it to a priest dispute. A new Lingam was installed amid heightened security.

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West Bengal: Watch how Muslim mob went on a rampage in Maheshtala, attacked shops and temple as cops acted like mute spectators; BJP slams...

OpIndia Staff - 12 June, 2025

Hindu women reportedly had to remain vigilant throughout the night to defend their honor against jihadis.

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Madhya Pradesh: Temple vandalised in Dewas, idol of goddess broken, BJP MP promises strict action

OpIndia Staff - 31 December, 2024

Local leaders have warned that major demonstrations will be carried out if the offenders are not arrested soon.

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Uttar Pradesh: Communal tension erupts over temple vandalism, Shamsad arrested for spitting pan masala on idols

OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2024

Communal tension arose in Sadrpur, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, over temple vandalism. Reportedly, Shamsad spat pan masala on temple idols. Locals protested, and police arrested the accused, citing mental health concerns.

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Bihar: Protests erupted in Bhagalpur over vandalism at the Shiv Shakti Temple in Sanhaula

OpIndia Staff - 20 October, 2024

Protests erupted in Bhagalpur after the Shiv Shakti Temple vandalism in Sanhaula on Sunday. Locals demanded justice, leading to roadblocks and arrests as tensions escalated.

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Police carry out lathi charge against Hindus protesting against vandalism of Muthyalamma temple in Secunderabad, several injured

OpIndia Staff - 19 October, 2024

The tension caused by the desecration of Muthyalamma temple in Telangana’s Secunderabad continues, and on Saturday it led to a confrontation between protesting Hindus and the police

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