Idols of Hindu deities and jewellery stolen from Hindu temple in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana, India 
30 June, 2025
Case Summary
Two unidentified individuals broke into the Peddamma temple in Polkampalli village, located in Ibrahimpatnam mandal. The perpetrators stole property valued at approximately ₹2 lakh, including panchaloha (five-metal) idols and temple jewellery. The theft occurred under the cover of darkness, and the incident was discovered the following morning by locals who alerted authorities. Upon receiving the report, the Ibrahimpatnam police arrived at the site and initiated a formal investigation. The area was inspected, and evidence was gathered from the temple premises. In response to the theft, the police constituted special teams to trace and arrest those responsible. At the time of writing the report, the case remained under active investigation.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
Temples in Hindu society are not merely physical structures but serve as foundational religious and cultural institutions. Any intrusion, desecration, or looting of temple property directly impacts the collective religious identity of the community. In this case, while the offenders remain unidentified and their motives have not yet been ascertained, the act of looting a temple carries the potential for religious significance. Across multiple documented incidents, it has been observed that non-Hindu perpetrators sometimes deliberately target Hindu temples as a manifestation of hostility towards the faith itself. These crimes are not always driven by economic motives alone but are also tied to broader patterns of ideological contempt. However, since there is no current evidence directly linking the perpetrators' actions to religious hatred or anti-Hindu sentiment, this case has been placed in the 'Undecided' category. Should further investigation uncover motives of religious animosity, the case will be reclassified as a hate crime accordingly.
Case Status
Complaint registered
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