Idol vandalised in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra temple; police register FIR

An idol of a deity installed at a temple here was found vandalised by unidentified persons, police said on Tuesday (July 29, 2025).

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Additional Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar said the idol was damaged by unknown anti-social elements during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday at the temple located in Ambedkar Nagar locality.

A case has been registered at the Robertsganj police station, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused, he said.

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He said there was no disturbance to peace or law and order in the area following the incident.