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Three Minors Detained After Nalanda Shiva Temple Vandalism
Three very young children were detained after an incident at a Shiva temple in Bihar.
The incident happened on Saturday in Sherpur, in Nalanda district.
People said security cameras recorded children throwing stones and bricks inside the temple.
The footage also reportedly showed them urinating inside the premises.
Police questioned three children after reviewing the footage.
Local residents informed authorities instead of allowing the matter to become a larger conflict.
An FIR was filed, and more police were sent to the area.
Officials said the situation was calm and under control.
Nalanda Police detained three children, aged four to five, after alleged vandalism at a Shiva temple in Sherpur.
Locals said CCTV showed children throwing stones and bricks, urinating inside, and attempting to damage the idol.
Residents informed police after reviewing the footage, helping prevent the incident from escalating.
An FIR was registered based on a written complaint submitted by Aarav Raj, with further legal action underway.
Additional police personnel and magistrates were deployed; officials said the situation remained normal and under control.
- Who
- Nalanda Police detained three children aged between four and five; local residents and temple personnel reported the incident.
- What
- Children allegedly vandalized a Shiva temple by throwing stones and bricks, urinating inside, and attempting to damage the idol.
- Where
- A Shiva temple in Sherpur, located in Ward No. 41 of the Bihar Sharif Assembly constituency in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday; officials reported the detentions on Sunday.
- Why
- Police detained the children for questioning after reviewing CCTV footage and registered an FIR following a written complaint.
Key facts
- Detentions
- Three minors, aged four to five, were detained for questioning.
- Incident location
- A Shiva temple in Sherpur, Nalanda district, Bihar.
- Reported conduct
- CCTV reportedly showed stone- and brick-throwing, urination inside the premises, and an attempted attack on the idol.
- Police action
- An FIR was registered on the basis of a written complaint from Aarav Raj.
- Security response
- Magistrates, police officials, and additional personnel were deployed around the temple.
- Temple construction
- Officials said construction was incomplete and the temple did not yet have a boundary wall.
- Current situation
- Officials said the area was normal and under control, with police monitoring it closely.
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Suraj Kumar
A local youth who reported finding debris at the temple and viewing the CCTV footage.
“The area is predominantly Muslim, and we only have one temple in the area. Miscreants often gather there. The children deliberately threw stones at the temple gate and urinated inside. Thefts have also occurred at the temple before. These incidents continue to hurt the sentiments of local Hindu devotees.”
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“Later, when we checked the CCTV footage, we were shocked. Some children were seen throwing bricks and stones at the temple, urinating near the Shivalinga, and even using abusive language.”
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