Hyderabad: A man was arrested for allegedly desecrating an idol at a temple in Shamshabad mandal, Ranga Reddy district, police said on Sunday.

The incident took place in Jukal village on Saturday night. Apart from desecrating the idol, the alleged man took out the ornaments and put it aside, a senior police official said.

Local residents gathered and staged a protest, demanding action against the person responsible for the incident. He was later arrested, and a case has been filed. The investigation is underway, the official added.

A video has surfaced on social media in this regard. People are condemning this shameless act on social media.

Navagraha idols in a temple at Shamshabad were found damaged on November 5, leading to the detention of a person, police earlier said.

Also, an idol was desecrated at the Muthyalamma temple in Secunderabad on the night of October 13-14, sparking protests from local residents and Hindu organisations. A 30-year-old man from Maharashtra , allegedly involved in similar acts in Mumbai, was arrested in connection with this incident.

(with agency inputs)