Hindu man held for vandalising UP temple after Muslims faced heat

Authorities have arrested a Hindu man for allegedly vandalising several idols, including a Shivling, at a 500-year-old Shiva Temple. The incident had earlier sparked outrage and protests in the area.The incident, which occurred on April 4, sent shockwaves through Igata village as locals discovered the desecration



of an ancient idol of Lord Shiva in the revered Shiva Temple.

Initial reports had suggested a communal angle to the vandalism, with a particular minority community in the area coming under scrutiny. However, subsequent police investigations identified the main suspect as Sunil alias Kullu.