Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Five Arrested for Vandalizing Hindu Idols in Mangaldai
In the town of Mangaldai, five people were arrested for breaking 13 clay statues of Hindu gods in different temples.
The police worked hard to catch these people.
They were identified as Mahir Ali, Samsul Ali, Moksed Ali, Jahinur Ali, and Nur Jamal.
Another person, Sukur Ali, was also arrested for taking land that didn't belong to him.
The police are taking this very seriously and have sent all the arrested people to jail.
The statues were broken on the night of January 21, and the police quickly found and arrested the people responsible.
Five individuals were arrested for vandalizing 13 earthen idols of Hindu deities in Mangaldai.
The incident occurred on the night of January 21 in temples under Mowamari Gaon Panchayat.
The arrested individuals are Mahir Ali, Samsul Ali, Moksed Ali, Jahinur Ali, and Nur Jamal.
Sukur Ali was additionally arrested for alleged land grabbing and vandalism in 2015.
All arrested persons were charged under section 61(2)/ 196/ 298/ 302/ 329 (2) of BNS and sent to Mangaldai Jail.
- Who
- Five individuals (Mahir Ali, Samsul Ali, Moksed Ali, Jahinur Ali, Nur Jamal) and a notorious land grabber (Sukur Ali)
- What
- Vandalism of 13 earthen idols of Hindu deities and land grabbing
- When
- Incident on January 21, arrests made subsequently
- Where
- Mangaldai, Darrang
- Why
- Motives not explicitly stated in the articles
- Location
- Mangaldai, Darrang
- Date of Incident
- January 21
- Number of Idols Damaged
- 13
- Arrested Individuals
- Mahir Ali, Samsul Ali, Moksed Ali, Jahinur Ali, Nur Jamal, Sukur Ali
- Charges Filed
- Section 61(2)/ 196/ 298/ 302/ 329 (2) of BNS
- Police Station Case Number
- Mangaldai PS Case No. 16/2026
- Additional Arrest
- Sukur Ali for land grabbing
