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Durga Puja Celebrations Marred by Vandalism in Tripura
28 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Idols of Durga, Lakshmi, Ganesh, and Kartika damaged
- Vandalism occurred in the early hours of Sunday
- Police investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage
The Durga Puja celebrations in Brahmabari Shitalabari, Udaipur, Tripura, were marred by an act of vandalism that occurred in the early hours of this past Sunday. Devotees arriving at the Puja mandap were shocked to discover that the idols of Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, Ganesh, and Kartika had been damaged, with their hands broken.
The discovery was particularly distressing as the local community had been working late into Saturday night to prepare for the festivities. News of the desecration quickly spread, drawing a large crowd of concerned and upset residents to the site. Police from the nearby Radhakishorpur station responded swiftly, and the Superintendent of Police (Gomati), Kiran Kumar K, along with a team, arrived shortly after to assess the situation.
Authorities have now begun reviewing CCTV footage in an effort to identify the perpetrators of this act of vandalism. The investigation is ongoing, and the local community remains shaken by the incident that has marred the joyous Durga Puja celebrations.
