A Hindu temple was vandalised and three idols of deities were destroyed by some unknown people in Bangladesh's northern Netrokona area, triggering panic among the minority community in the Muslim-majority nation.
The incident came to light after locals of Mymensinghorohi village found the temple doors open on Sunday morning.
Upon entering the temple premises, they found smashed pieces of the temple architecture and idols. They also saw two of the idols – one of Kali and another of Shiva – about 600 feet from the temple, Dhaka Tribune reported.
Immediately, police were informed, after which an investigation was launched.
We visited the site and have collected evidence of the vandalism. We have started the investigation and have found that the temple doors were not locked. We are looking for the people who are behind this heinous act.Shahnur-e-Alam, Netrokona Sadar Police Officer
Netrokona Additional District Magistrate Abdul Matin visited the site and said the culprits will be identified and punished.
"We are treating the case as a top priority. A group with vested interests may have carried out the crime to disrupt communal harmony," said Joydeb Chowdhary, SP.
(With inputs from PTI)
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