UP: Ram idol found desecrated in Muzaffarnagar, police deployed near the temple

Local police have been deployed after an idol of Lord Ram was allegedly desecrated inside a Durga temple in a village here, officials said on Wednesday.

He said that the damaged statue was found in Shahpur police station area on Tuesday morning. Villagers protested near the temple regarding the incident, in which some local politicians also participated.

The protest ended after senior officials assured the protesters of prompt action regarding the matter.

Police said that the situation in the village is peaceful. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abhishek Singh said, “The idol of Lord Ram kept inside a Durga temple in Dinkarpur village of the district was allegedly damaged by some mischievous elements. The damaged statue was found by villagers on Tuesday morning, who informed the police. Based on the complaint of the village head, the police have registered an FIR against unknown persons under relevant sections of the IPC and started investigation. The SSP said that police personnel have also been deployed in the village to ensure law and order.

“The situation in the village is peaceful. We are on alert to avoid untoward incidents. The officer said, we are also in touch with the elders of the village.

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