Andhra Pradesh: Nandi idol vandalised in ancient Lord Shiva temple

Prakasam, Oct 18: In a shocking development, an idol of Nandi was vandalised in an ancient Shiva temple at Kanaparthi village in Nagulapadu Mandal of Prakasam district on Sunday midnight. Explosives were used after the miscreants were unable to move the idol.

A probe has been ordered into the matter and the idol has been sent to forensics for further investigation. "The idol was damaged by unknown people and it is suspected that they were thieves who had entered the temple to steal some properties. We have inspected the CCTV footage and a special team led by the Circle inspector (CI) has been formed to probe the case," a police official said. However, no arrests have been made yet in the matter.

 

The BJP has attacked the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government for delay in the action. BJP national secretary Sunil Deodhar said, "In a highly disturbing incident, when whole world was worshipping #Mahadeva on Monday morning, his beloved #NandiVandalised ruthlessly in Kanaparthi village, Bapatla Dist, AP.No action by Anti-Hindu @ysjagan Govt yet. @BJP4Andhra Presi @somuveerraju demands high level enquiry."

 

 

It is pertinent to mention that this incident took place a month after the idol of Goddess Durga was vandalised in Hyderabad. Two women were arrested for desecrating the Goddess Durga idol and vandalising a chapel.