Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Man Detained After Alleged Idol Attack at Dilsukhnagar Temple
A man named Mohammed Ansari was taken into police custody after an incident at a temple near Dilsukhnagar Bus Depot.
Police said he allegedly entered the Santoshi Mata Temple.
They also said he raised slogans and hit the idol with a stick.
The temple priest and people visiting the temple stopped him.
They called the police, who took him to the police station.
Some Hindu organisations and BJP leaders protested nearby and demanded action.
Police said Ansari is receiving mental health treatment.
Officers are investigating what happened and are watching the area.
Police took Mohammed Ansari into custody after he allegedly struck a Santoshi Mata idol with a stick.
Police said Ansari allegedly entered the temple and raised slogans of “Allahu Akbar.”
The temple priest and devotees caught Ansari and alerted Chaitanyapuri Police.
Hindu organisations and BJP leaders held a protest near Dilsukhnagar Bus Stand demanding action.
The LB Nagar DCP said Ansari is receiving mental health treatment and that an investigation is underway.
- Who
- Mohammed Ansari was taken into custody; temple devotees, the priest, police, Hindu organisations and BJP leaders were involved.
- What
- Ansari allegedly entered the Santoshi Mata Temple, raised slogans and struck the idol with a stick.
- When
- The incident was reported on October 2, 2026.
- Where
- At the Santoshi Mata Temple near Dilsukhnagar Bus Depot; a protest took place near Dilsukhnagar Bus Stand.
- Why
- The police response followed the alleged idol attack, while Hindu organisations and BJP leaders protested demanding action.
- Accused
- Mohammed Ansari
- Location
- Santoshi Mata Temple near Dilsukhnagar Bus Depot
- Allegation
- Police said Ansari allegedly struck the deity’s idol with a stick after entering the temple.
- Police action
- Chaitanyapuri Police took Ansari into custody and shifted him to the police station.
- Public response
- Hindu organisations and BJP leaders staged a protest near Dilsukhnagar Bus Stand.
- Medical information
- The LB Nagar DCP said Ansari is undergoing mental health treatment.
- Investigation status
- Further investigation is underway, and police personnel remain in the area.