PANAJI, GOA, INDIA, April 4, 207: A large contingent of police force has been mobilized after suspected miscreants vandalized two temples in Savordem, about 70 kilometers from here. On Tuesday night, two temples were vandalised, which created tension in the area. The news of Deity vandalization spread like wildfire and people gathered at the gate and blocked the road with stones. Police officials rushed to spot and brought the situation under control. Police said Deities of Lord Ganesha were broken and the tiles and walls inside the temples were damaged completely in Savordem. The two temples are more than 500 years old and were reconstructed just one month ago. “Devotees had performed prayers on Monday night, and everything was okay till then. Two temples were vandalized after that. I do not suspect anyone in particular,” said Rajendra Sawant Desai, chairman of a temple.
Ramarao Desai, a local Hindu leader suspected foul play in the incident. “It is very wrong. Two temples have been badly damaged. The devotees of the temple revere the God so much that now they will not even come here. Some fanatic must have done this because no God-fearing person would dare to do this act. Someone is trying to break the harmony of this place,” he said.