Archive · 7 Jan 2026
70-80 Hindu Idols Destroyed in West Bengal Workshop
In West Bengal, India, around 70-80 idols of Hindu goddesses Saraswati and Kali were destroyed at a sculptor's workshop.
The idols, made by Jayanta Das for upcoming festivals, were found smashed outside his workshop near Loknath Temple in Shantipur.
A local youth named Amit Dey was detained by police for the crime.
The incident has caused distress among devotees and artisans, as such acts impact their livelihood.
This is not an isolated incident, as similar cases of idol destruction have been reported recently, raising concerns among the community.
Around 70-80 idols of Goddesses Saraswati and Kali were destroyed at a sculptor's workshop in Nadia district, West Bengal.
The idols, crafted by Jayanta Das for upcoming festivals, were found smashed outside his workshop near Loknath Temple in Shantipur.
A local youth named Amit Dey was detained by police for the crime, reportedly committed in a drunken state after a fight with the sculptor.
The incident has caused distress among devotees and artisans, impacting their livelihood and religious sentiments.
This is part of a pattern of idol destruction in the region, with similar incidents reported recently.
- Who
- Local sculptor Jayanta Das and suspect Amit Dey
- What
- Destruction of 70-80 Hindu idols
- When
- January 7, 2026
- Where
- Nadia district, West Bengal, India
- Why
- Unknown, suspect was reportedly drunk and had a fight with the sculptor
- Location
- Nadia district, West Bengal, India
- Date
- January 7, 2026
- Idols Destroyed
- 70-80 idols of Goddesses Saraswati and Kali
- Sculptor
- Jayanta Das
- Suspect
- Amit Dey
- Police Action
- Amit Dey detained
- Upcoming Festivals
- Saraswati Puja (January 23), Kali Puja (January 21)