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The police have registered a case under various sections including the Indian Treasure Trove Act and are investigating. Following the incident, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the attack on the temple and directed officials to conduct a thorough investigation. He ordered the police to arrest the culprits as soon as possible. Reports suggest that the interior of the temple, including the idols of deities, was also vandalized. The asbestos sheet shed providing shade at the entrance of the temple was also damaged.
Sri Abhay Anjaneya Swamy Temple located in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh was demolished by anti-social elements. The incident occurred near Kadirinathunkotta village in Mulkalacheruvu mandal, about 3 km inside the forest. The temple of Lord Anjaneya Swamy was demolished along with its gates and walls. “We suspect it to be the work of treasure hunters or people from rival groups associated with the temple,” Annamayya district superintendent of police B Krishna Rao said.
The police have registered a case under various sections including the Indian Treasure Trove Act and are investigating. Following the incident, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the attack on the temple and directed officials to conduct a thorough investigation. He ordered the police to arrest the culprits as soon as possible. Reports suggest that the interior of the temple, including the idols of deities, was also vandalized. The asbestos sheet shed providing shade at the entrance of the temple was also damaged.
The police was informed about the incident. After the complaint of local leaders, a case has been registered against unknown miscreants and investigation is going on. Police suspect that this crime was committed by treasure hunters.
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