Sitamarhi Tension: In Bihar's Sitamarhi district, some miscreants attempted to disrupt peace on the night of Mahashivratri. They vandalized a temple in Parmanandpur village under Dumra police station, damaging the idols of Shiva, Parvati, and Kartikeya. They also set fire to a nearby hut, causing widespread tension in the area. Angered villagers protested, demanding the arrest of the perpetrators.
Temple Vandalism, Intense Tension in the Area
According to reports, some anti-social elements vandalized the temple on the night of Wednesday, February 26th. When locals discovered the incident in the morning, a large crowd gathered in the village. News of the incident spread rapidly on social media, further escalating the situation.
Ganesh and Kartikeya Idols Removed from Temple
Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers removed and discarded the idols of Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya, shattering some completely. This sparked intense anger among the villagers, forcing the administration to work extensively to control the situation.
DM and SP at the Scene; Demand for Police Outpost
Considering the gravity of the situation, DM Richa Pandey and SP Amit Ranjan visited the site. Authorities reviewed the situation and instructed the police to swiftly apprehend the culprits. A police team, led by Sadar DSP Ram Krishna, was deployed to maintain control.
Villagers termed the attack an act of terrorism and demanded a permanent police outpost in the area.
Increasing Attacks on Religious Sites in Bihar?
The Sitamarhi incident is not an isolated case. Similar incidents targeting religious sites have been reported across several districts of Bihar in recent times. This raises questions: are these the actions of isolated individuals, or is there a larger conspiracy at play?
The police have launched an investigation and are reportedly taking b action against the perpetrators. However, whether the administration can swiftly arrest the accused or if the case will go cold remains to be seen.
