FIR Filed After Vandalism of Lord Hanuman Idol at Historic Hyderabad Temple

An FIR was filed after the idol of Lord Hanuman at the nearly 200-year-old Sri Dwimukhi Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Hyderabad's Chandrayangutta area was vandalized on February 24. The complainant, J Naveen Kumar, reported the temple's grill lock was broken and the idol damaged, suggesting a deliberate act targeting religious sentiments. The temple, located in a relatively isolated area with past unlawful activities, has caused concern among devotees and locals. Authorities have initiated an investigation and calls for enhanced security have been made.