The Abhaya Anjaneya Swamy temple in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, was vandalised by unknown miscreants, damaging its structure, idols, and shed. An investigation is ongoing.
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Meanwhile, Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha said: “Six murtis sized four feet were destroyed, and smashed to pieces in the most violent manner. Once again a place of worship was attacked."
The miscreants broke a total of 14 idols with sharp weapons and uprooted the Shivalinga. The miscreants severed the heads of several idols, and ransacked the temple.
After the matter came to light, local Hindus staged a protest on Monday (26th February) morning. The angry demonstrators also blocked the rail lines, demanding an immediate arrest of the culprits.
The incident is said to have happened on the 26th of November night. However, it came to the fore only after some devotees discovered the broken idols after they arrived at the temple post-Ganga snan.