Guwahati: Goalpara town was gripped by palpable tension following a shocking incident of vandalism at the Durga Temple complex, where multiple idols across the Shiva Temple, Ma Manasa Temple, and the Durga Temple itself were desecrated. The brazen act has ignited widespread fury among local residents and various religious organisations.
Reports indicate that unidentified miscreants, under the cover of late night, trespassed onto the temple premises and began their destructive spree. Banamali Das, the temple secretary, rushed to the scene upon hearing the commotion and was allegedly bitten on the hand by one of the fleeing culprits. The police have since recovered clothes and a mobile phone believed to belong to the perpetrators from the temple grounds, crucial leads for their swift investigation.
News of the vandalism spread like wildfire, drawing a massive crowd outside the temple. Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the Bengali Federation, and concerned local residents converged, raising slogans and protesting the incident, which created a highly charged atmosphere. Besides the destruction of idols, the miscreants also shattered the temple’s donation box. Senior police officials, including the Superintendent of Police, Additional SP, and Deputy SP, promptly arrived at the site to assess the damage and lead the ongoing inquiry.
Goalpara Police have confirmed the arrest of one individual, Shabuddin Ali, 31, in connection with the vandalism. Further investigation is actively underway to identify any accomplices and uncover the motive behind this deplorable attack.
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