New Delhi: In a shocking incident, thieves desecrated the ancient Shivpuri temple in Khanna by smashing the Shivling with a hammer and stealing valuable religious items. The robbers made away with a silver Nag Devta idol, a pot, and money from the donation box. The attack on the sacred site has ignited outrage among the local Hindu community.The incident took place late at night, leaving the temple desecrated and the local community devastated. The vandals specifically targeted religious items of significance, further deepening the anguish among devotees. In protest of the temple desecration, several Hindu organizations took to the streets and blocked the Delhi-Amritsar national highway for nearly five hours. The protest brought traffic to a standstill, with demonstrators demanding swift action and justice.पंजाब : खन्ना के प्राचीन शिवपुरी मंदिर में चोरों ने हथौड़े मारकर शिवलिंग को खंडित कर दिया। वे चांदी के नाग देवता, मटकी, दानपात्र से पैसा चुराकर ले गए। इसके विरोध में हिन्दू संगठनों का करीब 5 घंटे तक दिल्ली-अमृतसर नेशनल हाईवे जाम रहा। SHO को सस्पेंड किया गया।Via : @Ragini_1912 pic.twitter.com/uc4fvUL36I— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) August 15, 2024SHOs supension Responding to the public outcry, local authorities suspended the Station House Officer (SHO) for alleged negligence. The SHOs suspension was seen as a direct response to growing concerns over the security of religious places in the area. Law enforcement agencies have assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway and that the culprits will be brought to justice.The incident has sparked widespread concern across Punjab, with religious and political leaders condemning the attack and calling for the protection of religious sites. The temple committee, along with local community members, has appealed for calm while urging authorities to enhance security measures at all religious institutions in the region.
