Another case of Hindu temple vandalism reported from Punjab, idols desecrated

In yet another case of Hindu temple vandalism in Punjab, some miscreants on Wednesday night desecrated the idols of Neelkanth Mahadev Temple situated in Kalaudi Ghanvda village, on Sangrur-Patiala road, Bhawanigarh. The posters of gods and goddesses which were put up around the temple were also found burnt. This is the second such case in the month of July.

As per a Dainik Jagran report, the incident came to light after Bagga Ram and Tari Ram- two locals who were taking a walk at 5:30 am on Thursday morning saw the temple vandalized. They immediately informed the village head after which several villagers and members of Hindu organizations reached the spot.

As per the Daily Post news report, the villagers informed that when they reached the temple, they saw the idols of Shiva and Hanuman were destroyed, the Trishul was broken and the posters were burnt to ashes.

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As the temple is in an open area and alongside the road, there were no CCTVs installed. The police have registered a complaint in this regard at the behest of village head Gurjant Singh.

Enraged by the incident, the members of Bajrang Dal staged a protest demanding justice. The village head has assured the villagers and members of resurrecting the temple.

DSP Satpal Singh commenting on the matter said, “The temple is in an open space and was ransacked during the night. The Sangrur police station has registered a case against unknown people under various sections.”

“The miscreants will be nabbed soon,” assured Singh.

Source : OpIndia