A Shri Abhaya Anjaneya Swamy Temple located in the Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh was demolished by anti-social elements, said officials on Wednesday. The incident happened near Kadirinathunikota village in Mulakalacheruvu Mandal, about 3 km inside the forest.
The temple of Lord Anjaneya Swamy was demolished along with its gate and walls. "We are suspecting it to be the work of treasure hunters or people belonging to rival groups connected to the temple," Annamayya district Superintendent of Police B Krishna Rao told news agency PTI.
CM Chandrababu Naidu orders probe
Police registered a case under various sections, including the Indian Treasure Trove Act, and are probing it.
Following the incident, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the attack on the temple and directed officials to conduct a thorough probe. He ordered the police to arrest the culprits as soon as possible.
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