Navi Mumbai: A 29-year-old man was arrested for allegedly vandalising the idol of Goddess Bhavani at a temple in Dolghar village, Panvel taluka, on Sunday afternoon. The accused, identified as Aadesh Parshuram Khot, was booked under Sections 295 and 295(A) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for hurting religious sentiments.

Details of the Act

According to the police, Aadesh Khot, a resident of Dolghar village, entered the Bhavani Goddess temple around noon and attempted to damage the idol. In the process, the vermillion (shendur) applied to the face and lower portion of the idol was smeared and removed, desecrating the idol. After committing the act, the accused fled to his home.

Public Outrage and Police Action

The incident triggered outrage among villagers, who gathered in large n

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