Hyderabad: A man allegedly attempted to desecrate a temple in Chaitanyapuri police limits on Friday, October 2.
The incident occurred at Santoshi Mata Temple, where the man, identified as Mohammed Ansari, allegedly entered the temple while devotees and the priest were present and attempted to interfere with the idol using sticks.
Visuals circulating from inside the temple appear to show the incident unfolding at the temple.
In a video shared on social media, the man is seen entering the temple, throwing the branches in front of the idol and casually walking out. Neither the priest nor the devotees attempted to apprehend him.
Police have taken Ansari into custody. According to the police, he is currently undergoing mental-health treatment. Further details regarding the incident and any legal action are awaited.
Later, some Hindus sat on dharna at the Chaitanyapuri police station in protest against the incident. Shouting slogans, they demanded action.
BJP demands strict action
Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly condemned the incident and called for strict action against the perpetrator.
Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy claimed that attacks on temples, assaults on Hindu sentiments, and appeasement politics have become commonplace under the Congress rule.
“Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s own “Congress means Muslims, Muslims mean Congress” rhetoric raises serious concerns. The Congress Government must stop its appeasement politics, take responsibility for the deteriorating law-and-order situation, offer an unconditional apology to Hindus for its failure to protect our places of worship and sentiments and initiate strict action against the culprits.” he stated in a post on X.
Minister of State for Home Affiars Bandi Sanjay Kumar said that he spoke to Commissioner of Police and demanded immediate investigation and firm action against those responsible.
“The Congress government must ensure the security of temples and devotees. Incidents of this nature cannot be brushed aside everytime.” he said.
