Tension in West Bengal’s Birbhum After Ram-Sita Idols Vandalised at Temple, Blood-Like Substance Found
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Birbhum, Oct 29 : Tension gripped Chouhatta in Labhpur, West Bengal’s Birbhum district, after idols of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita were found damaged inside a local Ram temple. A substance resembling blood was also discovered inside the temple premises, triggering concern and commotion in the area.
Following the incident, senior police officials, including the Birbhum Superintendent of Police, rushed to the spot and inspected the temple. Police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible and establish the motive behind the alleged vandalism.
A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has been called to examine the scene and determine the actual nature of the blood-like substance. Samples will be analysed as part of the investigation, and officials are working to establish the sequence of events.
Expressing distress over the incident, a local resident said, “This shouldn't have happened. It's very distressing. Lord Ram and Goddess Sita's idols have been vandalised inside the premises.”
In Chauhatta, located within the Labhpur assembly constituency of Birbhum district in West Bengal.
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Police have assured that the case is being investigated on priority. “An FSL team has been called. We are probing the incident and trying to solve the case at the earliest. Whoever has done it will not be spared,” the police said.
Meanwhile, authorities are closely monitoring the situation to maintain law and order in the area. The identity of those involved and the motive behind the incident remain unconfirmed. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.