Man held for damaging temple idols in Tirupattur
A 40-year-old man was arrested by Ambur Taluk police in Tirupattur for damaging granite idols at a local Vinayagar temple. The suspect, identified as R. Suresh Babu, was taken into custody and sent to Central Prison in Vellore pending further investigation.
- ✓A 40-year-old man was arrested by Ambur Taluk police in Tirupattur for damaging granite idols at a local Vinayagar temple.
- ✓Suresh Babu, a 40‑year‑old resident of Madhanur village near Ambur, was apprehended after temple authorities reported the damage.
- ✓The suspect, identified as R.
Ambur Taluk police announced on Tuesday that a man had been detained for vandalising granite idols in a Vinayagar temple located in Tirupattur district. The individual, named R. Suresh Babu, a 40‑year‑old resident of Madhanur village near Ambur, was apprehended after temple authorities reported the damage.
The incident came to light on Monday when devotees attending Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations discovered that several Amman idols had been defaced. Police teams arrived promptly, registered a case and reviewed CCTV footage, which captured the suspect entering the shrine and leaving hurriedly. Babu later admitted that he damaged the idols because he believed they conflicted with traditional practices. He has been remanded to Central Prison in Vellore while a probe continues.
The vandalism has raised concerns among worshippers and local officials about the protection of religious heritage sites. The temple serves as a focal point for community gatherings, especially during festivals, and the act has prompted calls for enhanced security measures. Authorities have indicated that the investigation will examine any broader motives or networks behind the act.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | TN State |
| Publication Date | 15 September 2026 |