Hyderabad Oct 16: A complaint has been filed against two women for allegedly pouring water mixed with fish scales onto the area where a Navratri annadhanam (food distribution) programme was being held at a temple in Hyderabad’s Sainikpuri area on October 14, 2026. The incident reportedly took place during the Durga Matha Navarathrulu celebrations at Sri Pochamma Maisamma Jayadurga Devalayam in R.K. Puram.
According to the complaint, the incident occurred at around 1:20 PM at the temple in R.K. Puram village, Neredmet, Malkajgiri. The complainant, Muntha Ramesh Yadav, a 46-year-old businessman and resident of SV Officers Colony, alleged that two women living opposite the temple poured water mixed with fish scales from their building onto the area where the food distribution programme was taking place.
The women have been identified in the complaint as Noorjahan, 30, and Shainbiya Bibi, 86. Yadav alleged that when he questioned them about the incident, they responded dismissively and challenged him.
The complainant further that similar incidents had been occurring for the past 10 years. He accused the two women of hurting religious sentiments, mocking Hindu traditions and threatening members of the temple association.
The allegations have been recorded in a complaint registered at Neredmet Police Station. The claims are part of the complaint, and the allegations against the accused are yet to be established through investigation.
Based on the complaint, Inspector of Police A. Venkataiah registered a case under Sections 196(2), 299, 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The investigation has been entrusted to Sub-Inspector S. Sai Avinash. Further details regarding the investigation and any action taken against the accused were not provided in the available information.