Pune VIDEOS: Shiv Mandir Vandalised In Mundhwa’s Keshav Nagar; Outraged Residents Demand Action

Pune: A shocking incident has come forward in Pune's Mundhwa area where a Shiv temple within the Godrej Infinity housing society was vandalised. The more grave situation is that the Shivling (Lord Shiva's idol) was reported missing but was later found in a garbage pile. Residents are demanding strict action against culprits yet to be identified.

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According to information received, on Monday morning, when the local residents went to the mandir to perform their usual puja and take darshan, they witnessed the vandalism. After that, they also saw the Shivling missing, appearing to be stolen. When the residents searched for it, it was found in a garbage pile nearby. 

The Godrej Infinity society members allege this was done by members within the society. This matter has been reported to the Mundhwa Police Station, and action has been taken in this regard by Mundhwa Police. Lord Shiva devotees and Sakal Hindu Samaj in Mundhwa have condemned this incident and said that this is a very disgraceful act.

A Maha Aarti was arranged by the locals to condemn the act and pay respects to the vandalised idol and mandir on Monday evening at 5:30 p.m.

On the condition of anonymity, a resident of Godrej Infinity said, “We have around 1,200 flats in the society and designated spaces for everything. There is some open space meant for people to walk or for elders to sit, but three months ago a few society members erected a Shivling against the rules and the society’s will. The chairman even lodged a police complaint regarding it, but amid the chaos, the other group continued to worship there. Last night, however, the Shivling was dismantled, and we do not know who did it. A police complaint has now been filed against the violators. Police are yet to take action. I strongly condemn whatever happened.”

Another resident of Mundhwa said, “Last night, a huge crowd from the village gathered near the society and held a peaceful protest. I believe those who installed the Shivling there should not have done so, as it was not approved by the society members or the chairperson. But dismantling the Shivling is equally wrong. People should have shown some sensitivity towards it.”