Another idol found damaged in UP

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Press Trust of India Muzaffarnagar
Last Updated : May 13 2017 | 10:48 AM IST
In yet another incident of alleged desecration of idols in Uttar Pradesh, a statue of Lord Shiva has been found damaged in Janakpuri area here.
The damaged idol was found by the locals when they reached the temple yesterday, Circle Officer Tejbir Singh said.
He said a case has been registered against unidentified persons and the matter was being probed.
A statue of poet-saint Ravidas was allegedly desecrated at Khatauli police station area here on May 11. A statue of dalit icon B R Ambedkar was also found damaged in Shamli district on May 9.

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First Published: May 13 2017 | 10:48 AM IST

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