In July this year, the 16th-century Brindavana (samadhi) of Saint Vyasaraja Swamy, Rajaguru of Vijayanagara Emperor Krishnadevaraya was desecrated and vandalised in Anegundi near Hampi.
Police have stated that tension spread in the area after social media circulations of a communal angle being involved in the case. Internet services have been suspended in 13 police districts.