Hyderabad police registered cases after violence erupted during a protest over alleged vandalism at the Puranapul temple. Ten people, including police personnel, were injured in stone pelting, while vehicles and religious symbols were damaged
Published Date – 15 January 2026, 11:38 AM
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police registered cases in connection with the vandalism at the Puranapul Temple and the violence reported during the protest.
The trouble started after a man allegedly vandalized the temple at Puranapul late on Wednesday evening. On coming to know about it a mob gathered and started a protest.
As the protestors were damaging vehicles by pelting stones the police resorted to a lathicharge. The mob later dispersed into nearby localities.
A flag of religious significance to a particular community and a shrine was damaged by the protesters. Meanwhile the situation remains peaceful in the area amidst heavy police presence.