On Saturday, May 18, three Hindu temples in Dhupguri, located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, were desecrated by unidentified miscreants. The temples attacked are namely Choupathi Kali Mata Mandir, Satvendi Shiv Mandir, Janglibari Kali Mandir, and Gorerari Shoni Mandir.
The Bengal unit of the BJP shared visuals of the vandalism on Twitter, expressing their outrage. The tweet stated, “Shocking and outrageous attack on Hindu temples in Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal! Extremists have desecrated three temples, including Maa Durga Mandir and Graha Raja Shani Maharaj Mandir.”
The BJP attributed this violent act to the appeasement politics of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), claiming it perpetually endangers the Hindu community.
Shocking and outrageous attack on Hindu temples in Dupguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal!
Extremists have desecrated 3 temples, including Maa Durga Mandir and Graha Raja Shani Maharaj Mandir.
This violent act is a direct consequence of TMC’s relentless appeasement politics, which… pic.twitter.com/jWm44GYQNl
— BJP West Bengal (@BJP4Bengal) May 18, 2024
They highlighted that local residents are rightfully protesting against this blatant aggression and demanded immediate and uncompromising justice.
In response to the incident, local Hindus have blocked a highway, demanding strict action against the perpetrators.
A spokesperson for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad issued a statement, saying, “The entire Hindu community is enraged by the vandalism of four temples near the college last night (17-18 May) in Dhupguri, under Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, and the indifference of the local government administration towards it.”
The spokesperson reported that two Durga temples, one Shiva temple, and one Shani temple were targeted by what they described as Jihadis. Despite written complaints by the temple committees, no arrests have been made yet. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits and the strictest possible punishment.
