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Man arrested for vandalizing temple idols in Tamil Nadu

Police in Tirupattur have arrested a suspect caught on CCTV damaging religious idols inside a temple. Surveillance footage showed the man entering and hastily departing the premises after the incident.

LSN India · 15 September 2026

Man arrested for vandalizing temple idols in Tamil Nadu

Tirupattur police have arrested a man on charges of vandalizing temple idols in the district. The suspect was apprehended following an investigation into damage reported at a local temple.

Closed-circuit television footage from the temple premises provided crucial evidence in the case. The CCTV recording captured the man entering the temple, committing the act of vandalism, and quickly leaving the location.

The arrested individual has been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to damage to religious property and places of worship. Police have initiated further investigations to establish the motive behind the incident and determine if the suspect had any accomplices.

The incident has drawn attention to security concerns at religious sites in the region. Temple authorities have been advised to enhance surveillance measures and improve access control protocols at their premises.