Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Man Arrested for Hyderabad Temple Vandalism
Last night, someone damaged a small idol and a banner at a temple in Hyderabad.
This made a lot of people angry, and a big crowd gathered.
They threw stones at the police and also damaged another religious building nearby.
Four police officers got hurt.
The police are now looking at videos to find out who did this.
They say the main idol in the temple is safe.
Important leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi and N Ramchander Rao visited the place today.
The police have more officers in the area to keep things calm.
The BJP leader said this is not the first time this has happened and wants the government to find out who is behind these attacks.
An unidentified person vandalized a Plaster of Paris idol and a banner at the Puranapul Darwaza Mysamma temple in Hyderabad late on Wednesday night.
A mob of around 300 people gathered, attacked police personnel, and vandalized a nearby religious structure, injuring four policemen.
Two cases were registered: one for the temple vandalism and another for the attack on police and the nearby religious structure.
Police have collected CCTV footage and identified the perpetrators, with the situation now under control and additional forces deployed.
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and BJP chief N Ramchander Rao visited the spot, with the BJP accusing the Congress government of failing to maintain law and order.
- Who
- Unidentified individual vandalized the temple; mob of 300 attacked police and a nearby religious structure; Asaduddin Owaisi and N Ramchander Rao visited the spot
- What
- Vandalism of a temple idol and banner, followed by a mob attack on police and another religious structure
- When
- 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026; suspect arrested on January 15, 2026
- Where
- Puranapul Darwaza, Hyderabad
- Why
- Motive unknown; police investigating
- Location
- Puranapul Darwaza, Hyderabad
- Incident Time
- 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Damaged Items
- Flex banner and Plaster of Paris idol in the temple's verandah
- Injured Police
- Four police personnel
- Cases Registered
- Two cases - one for idol damage, one for police attack and vandalism
- Investigation Status
- Suspect arrested; CCTV footage and evidence collected
- Current Situation
- Under control with additional forces deployed
- Visitors
- Asaduddin Owaisi, N Ramchander Rao
Sources
Tension In Hyderabad Over Temple Vandalism; Asaduddin Owaisi Visits Spot
Temple idol partially damaged in Hyderabad, protesters attack police; cases booked
Hyderabad tense after temple vandalism, cops injured in clashes
Hyderabad: Police Arrest Suspect in Mysamma Temple Vandalism
Suspect held for damaging idol at temple in Hyderabad
Suspect arrested for vandalism at Puranapul temple in Hyderabad
Man Arrested In Hyderabad Temple Attack, BJP Seeks Probe In Such Cases
