“Punjab: Idols in Ludhiana’s Hindu temple vandalized with sharp weapons, Shivlinga uprooted”, Opindia, February 28, 2024:

“Another shocking incident of vandalism in a Hindu temple has come to light, this time from Punjab’s Ludhiana. The temple vandalized incident reportedly took place on Monday night (26th February). As per reports, some unknown miscreants vandalized the Hindu temple located on the Delhi National Highway near the village of Sahnewal, in Ludhiana. 

The incident came to light on Tuesday morning (27th February) when the priest opened the temple and found that several idols were broken. According to reports, the miscreants broke a total of 14 idols with sharp weapons and uprooted the Shivalinga. Images of the vandalism reveal that the miscreants severed the heads of several idols.

Subsequently, the priest informed the temple committee members who reached the spot. They then informed the police of the Sahnewal police station about the vandalized temple…..”

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