Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Man arrested for temple vandalism in UP's Hardoi
A man named Sandeep was arrested for breaking things inside a temple in a village called Tikari in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh.
The temple is called Maa Govardhani and is taken care of by a local man named Bablu Singh.
The police found out about the damage when Bablu Singh and another person went to the temple for prayers.
The temple is old and people come from far away to visit it.
A video of the damage was also shared on social media.
A man named Sandeep was arrested for vandalizing the Maa Govardhani temple in Tikari village, Hardoi.
The vandalism included damaging idols and a 'havan kund' inside the temple.
The incident was discovered by the temple caretaker, Bablu Singh, and another individual during prayers.
A video of the ransack surfaced on social media, according to the police.
The temple is an ancient shrine that attracts devotees from various places.
- Who
- Sandeep, a local resident of Tikari village
- What
- Vandalism of idols and a 'havan kund' inside the Maa Govardhani temple
- When
- The incident occurred before Tuesday, with the arrest happening on Tuesday
- Where
- Tikari village, under Kachhauna Police Station limits, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The motive behind the vandalism is not explicitly stated in the articles
- Location
- Tikari village, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
- Temple Name
- Maa Govardhani temple
- Accused Name
- Sandeep
- Police Station
- Kachhauna Police Station
- Temple Caretaker
- RB Singh Tomar (Bablu Singh)