Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Man Breaks Idols at Temple in Madhya Pradesh, Apprehended by Villagers
In a village in Madhya Pradesh, a man broke some statues of Hindu gods at a temple.
This happened late one night.
The statues were of Lord Shiva and his family.
The villagers were upset and caught the man.
The police came, arrested the man, and are now investigating.
The police said the man might have mental health issues.
The villagers are planning to put new statues in the temple.
A man damaged idols at the Badkeshwar Mahadev temple in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh.
The incident occurred around 11 pm on a Sunday.
The damaged idols included those of Goddess Parvati, Lord Kartikeya and Nandi.
Villagers apprehended the accused, Radheshyam Malviya.
Police arrested Malviya and registered a case.
- Who
- Radheshyam Malviya damaged the idols; villagers apprehended him.
- What
- A man damaged idols at the Badkeshwar Mahadev temple.
- When
- Around 11 pm on a Sunday during Shravan month.
- Where
- Badkeshwar Mahadev temple in Birmaval village, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Unknown, though the accused is reportedly mentally challenged.
- Location
- Birmaval village, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh
- Incident
- Idol Damage
- Temple
- Badkeshwar Mahadev temple
- Accused
- Radheshyam Malviya
- Date
- Sunday
- Police Action
- Arrest and case registration
