Hyderabad Temple Vandalized: Idols Damaged, Five Injured in Late-Night Clashes
Hyderabad Temple Vandalized: Idols Damaged, Five Injured in Late-Night Clashes
Late on January 14, 2026, In Muslim majority area under congress government ruled state a Hindu temple near Hyderabad’s historic Puranapul Darwaza was targeted by unidentified vandals, leading to violent clashes and injuries. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when the vandals entered the temple, damaging deity idols and a flag of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Angry crowds gathered at the site in response. The situation escalated when some from the crowd targeted a nearby Muslim shrine and graves. Protesters then clashed with police, pelting stones that left five people injured, including police officers. BREAKING: Hindu temple vandalized near Hyderabad's Puranapul Darwaza. Deity idols damaged, Shivaji flag torn. Angry protests lead to clashes, 5 injured. Police file FIRs, boost patrols. BJP & AIMIM react. #Hyderabad #TempleVandalism pic.twitter.com/OWnSEcCszq — Roots of History™ (@RootsofHistory) January 15, 2026 Law enforcement from the Kamatipura police station acted swiftly, …