A group of ten individuals allegedly driven by religious extremism, vandalized Hindu temples in Jukal village under Shamshabad Mandal on the night of November 9. The group desecrated idols at the Somayya, Choudamma, and Pochamma temples, defiling the deities by stripping their garments and damaging the eyes of the idols.
Locals suspect the attacker to be a Muslim. When apprehended, he initially tried to mislead them but later confessed to the crime.
Jukal village is located 10 kilometers from Shamshabad Mandal in Rangareddy District, where the international airport is situated.
The recent attack follows a string of targeted acts of violence against Hindu temples across Telangana, fueling fear and frustration among the Hindu community. Dr. Ravinuthala Shashidhar, National Spokesperson for the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), visited the site along with representatives from the local VHP committee to assess the damage. During his visit, he offered a saree to the desecrated goddess as a gesture of respect and solidarity.
Speaking to Organiser, Dr. Shashidhar expressed deep dismay over what he termed the “government’s failure” to curb these attacks and take strict action against the culprits. By dismissing these acts as mere random vandalism, the state emboldens extremist elements to persist with their attacks.” He questioned whether the government’s lax approach toward the issue is unintentionally encouraging religious extremists to act without fear of consequence. Dr. Shashidhar demanded immediate arrests of all suspects in the Jukal case.
Beyond Jukal, the incident has stirred concerns among Hindu residents of Shamshabad, who voiced alarm over the increased frequency of temple vandalism in recent months. Several community members expressed fears about their safety and the protection of their religious heritage. “Our temples are our sanctuaries, symbols of our faith. To see them defiled repeatedly, with little to no action from the authorities, is devastating,” one resident shared.
In recent months, Hyderabad has witnessed a disturbing series of temple attacks, raising concerns about the safety of Hindu religious sites. The list of temples targeted includes the Bhulaxmi Temple in Rakshapuram, the Mathaji Temple in Shivaji Nagar, and the Matha Temple in Amberpet.
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