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Man Taken Into Custody After Sticks Thrown At Temple Idol
A man was accused of throwing sticks at a religious idol in a Hyderabad temple.
The idol was of Goddess Santoshi Mata.
The incident happened on Friday.
A video of the alleged act was shared on social media.
The video appeared to show the man entering the temple’s inner area.
A priest and some worshippers were reportedly praying nearby.
The temple committee complained to the police.
Police took the man into custody and are investigating why he allegedly did it.
A 40-year-old man was taken into custody in Hyderabad after allegedly throwing sticks at a Santoshi Mata idol.
The incident occurred at a Santoshi Mata temple on Friday.
A video purportedly showing the act inside the sanctum sanctorum circulated on social media.
The temple committee chairman filed a complaint with police after the incident.
Police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the alleged motive remains under investigation.
- Who
- A 40-year-old man was taken into custody; police and the temple committee are investigating the incident.
- What
- The man allegedly threw sticks at a Santoshi Mata idol inside a temple.
- Where
- A Santoshi Mata temple in Hyderabad, at the sanctum sanctorum.
- When
- Friday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- The alleged motive was not yet known and was being investigated by police.
Key facts
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Age of person detained
- 40 years old
- Alleged act
- Throwing sticks at a Santoshi Mata idol
- Reported day
- Friday
- Police station
- Chaitanyapuri police station
- Legal action
- A case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Investigation status
- The alleged motive was still being investigated
Sources
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