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: Police have launched an investigation after eggs were allegedly hurled at the Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Ayodhya Nagar, . The incident led to outrage from the temple
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Read original#Telangana : #Hyderabad Police have launched an investigation after eggs were allegedly hurled at the Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Ayodhya Nagar, #Mehdipatnam . The incident led to outrage from the temple committee, devotees, and Hindu groups who staged a protest on Friday, 16 October, demanding swift action. Police personnel were deployed at the [redacted]ne on Friday to prevent the incident from escalating. A video shared on social media showed participants raising slogans, including some against the police. The temple is currently hosting Navaratri celebrations, and eggs were reportedly found at several spots within the premises. V Tirupathi, Assistant Commissioner of Police for Kulsumpura division, told the media that devotees first noticed eggs at one spot in the temple on the night of 15 October, but by the next morning found multiple spots desecrated in a similar manner. CCTV footage reviewed so far indicates that the eggs were thrown from outside the temple at around 8:30 pm, he said. The ACP assured that stringent action would be taken against the culprits. He also urged the public not to fall for or spread rumours while the probe is on. Speaking to South First, ACP Tirupathi said that an FIR has been registered at the Gudimalkapur police station based on a complaint from the temple committee. Who was behind the act, and what the motive was, remains unknown. Video
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