Vandalism of religious idols sparks tension in Karnataka

Tension prevailed in the Bangarappa Layout area of Shivamogga’s Raggigudda locality on Sunday after unidentified miscreants allegedly desecrated a Ganesha and Naga idols, police sources said. They also said the Naga idol fell into the roadside drain.

According to the sources, the incident occurred in the Shantinagar ward of the district headquarters town of Shivamogga, where the idols



had recently been installed on the main road of the Bangarappa Layout. Residents of the area strongly condemned the act of vandalism and expressed anger over the alleged insult to the deities.

Senior police officers visited the spot and held discussions with the local community. The officers told residents that a case has been registered and they promised strict action against the culprits.