Hyderabad: Cases registered after Puranapul temple vandalism and protest violence

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

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police registered cases in connection with the vandalism at the Puranapul Temple and the violence reported during the protest.

Ten persons including an inspector, a few constables and civilians were injured in the stone pelting and several vehicles damaged. The cases are registered at Kamatipura police station.

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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.