“Terror threat to Puri Srimandir: Graffiti sparks major security alert, special police team launches manhunt”, Organiser, August 13, 2025:
“Security concerns have escalated in the sacred town of Puri following the discovery of threatening graffiti on the walls of a temple near the Jagannath Temple (Srimandir), sparking panic among residents and prompting swift action from law enforcement.
The alarming graffiti appeared on August 13 at the Budhi Maa Thakurani temple, located near the Balisahi entrance of the Heritage Corridor (Parikrama Prakalpa), adjacent to the southern side of the Srimandir.
The messages, inscribed in multiple locations, included chilling phrases such as “Terrorists will destroy the temple” and specifically mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Several phone numbers and instructions to “call” were also written, further intensifying concerns of a potential terror threat……”
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