Hyderabad temple vandalism case: Myanmar juveniles held for idol damage and copper vessel theft

Hyderabad Police detained three juveniles from Myanmar in connection with alleged vandalism at a Hanuman temple in Barkas, including idol damage and the theft of a copper vessel. Investigators cited CCTV footage and a confession during questioning. The juveniles were sent to an Observation Home, and a scrap dealer was arrested for receiving the property.

Hyderabad Police said three juveniles from Myanmar were held on Thursday. Police linked the juveniles to damage at a Hanuman temple. Police also linked the juveniles to the theft of a copper vessel. A scrap dealer was also arrested for receiving the property.

The case began after a complaint about the Hanuman temple at Barkas. The temple falls under Chandrayangutta Police Station. The complaint cited desecration and theft on February 24. Police said the copper vessel was taken by unknown offenders.

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During the inquiry, special teams checked CCTV footage from nearby locations. Police said the teams noticed Children in Conflict with Law CCL. The footage showed the group acting suspiciously. Police said the group carried items inside a polythene bag.

Police said the three CCLs were detained after identification checks. Police said the juveniles admitted the acts during verification. Police said the group used a stone to break the lock. Police said the group entered the premises, stole the copper vessel, and damaged the idol.

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Police said the juveniles were picked up from their homes in Balapur. Police described all three as natives of Myanmar. Police said the CCLs were involved in vices. Police said the group planned theft at Sri Dwimukha Anjaneya Swamy Temple to meet expenses.

A police official said the juveniles were sent to an Observation Home. Police said a scrap dealer was also taken into custody. Police said the dealer allegedly received the stolen property. Police did not share further details about the dealer’s identity.

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VHP spokesperson Ravinuthala Shashidhar raised questions after the arrests. Shashidhar asked why lakhs of Bangladeshi and Rohingya Muslims across Telangana were not arrested. Shashidhar alleged that illegal intruders set up 26 residential colonies in Balapur. Shashidhar said these colonies were near DRDO, DRDL, and RCI.

Shashidhar also posted on X about the issue. Shashidhar said the Telangana government should not compromise national security. Shashidhar linked the concern to vote bank politics and appeasement politics. Police said the arrests followed the February 24 complaint and CCTV checks.

With inputs from PTI