Archive · 20 Jan 2026
11 Arrested in Puranapul Communal Incident
On 15 January, a group of people in Puranapul, Old City, caused trouble by damaging property and shouting provocative slogans.
The police arrested 11 people, including some women, for their involvement.
The trouble started when someone damaged a banner and an idol in a temple.
The police are still looking for more people who might have been involved.
The arrested people were taken to court and put in jail.
The police also increased their presence in the area to keep the peace.
11 individuals were arrested for their involvement in a communal offence and unlawful assembly in Puranapul, Old City.
The incident occurred on 15 January at approximately 11:30 PM, starting with damage to a temple banner and idol.
The accused were charged with raising provocative slogans and damaging property, disturbing public tranquillity and communal harmony.
The arrested individuals were produced in court and remanded to judicial custody.
Police intensified patrolling and conducted flag marches in Kamatipura and Bahadurpura areas to maintain peace.
- Who
- 11 individuals, including Choukat Shanker Bolu, Choukat Abhishek, Kaliwale Kushal Singh Kushal, Andhumalla Varun Boby, Andhumalla Arun Minnu, Choukat Raman Nanu, Kaliwala Bhumesh, Esliwala Ganesh, Jaggila Sandeep, Damdi Vishal Singh, and Kali Manju
- What
- Unlawful assembly and communal offence, including raising provocative slogans and damaging property
- When
- 15 January, approximately 11:30 PM
- Where
- Puranapul in the Old City, Hyderabad
- Why
- To disturb public tranquillity and communal harmony
Law Enforcement
Community Members
Incident Response
Law Enforcement
Police took prompt action, arrested 11 individuals, and intensified patrolling to control the situation.
Community Members
Community members were affected by the disturbance and damage to the temple.
- Date of Incident
- 15 January
- Location
- Puranapul, Old City, Hyderabad
- Number of Arrested
- 11
- Charges
- Unlawful assembly and communal offence
- Time of Incident
- Approximately 11:30 PM
- Arrest Date
- 19 January
- Court Remand
- Judicial custody
- Police Actions
- Intensified patrolling, flag marches, and picket deployment
