In a shocking incident on the early hours of March 12, six students of Puducherry University vandalised a Lord Vinayaka idol inside Kamban Hostel on the university premises. Their identities remain undisclosed. Sources report that the students entered the hostel and violently smashed the idol into pieces, allegedly while highly intoxicated.
ABVP Condemns the Attack
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has strongly condemned the incident and demanded that university officials take stringent action against those involved in the vandalism.
An Attack on Faith, An Attack on Us!
Last night, in an act of utter disrespect and intolerance the Vinayagar (Ganesh) idol at Kamban Hostel was brutally vandalized. This is not just an attack on an idol it is an attack on our faith, our culture and our values.
ABVP-PU🚩 pic.twitter.com/k0fUvmmXOw
— ABVP Pondicherry University (@PondiUniABVP) March 12, 2025
ABVP members, along with other hostel residents, have sent an email to all concerned university authorities, including the Chief Warden, Registrar, and Vice-Chancellor, urging swift action. Additionally, ABVP representatives met with the Dean of Students’ Welfare (DSW) to demand the immediate suspension of the culprits. In response, the DSW assured them that a committee would be formed to investigate the matter, and legal action would be taken against those responsible. The DSW also directed the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to retrieve the CCTV footage and forward it to the Registrar as soon as possible.
The rise of anti-Hindu JNU-style students seems imminent, as universities increasingly become breeding grounds for anti-national elements, Dravidian factions, and leftist ideologies—a growing concern.
Identity of the Culprits
According to sources, the identities of the students remain unknown as the OSD is currently on leave. Once he resumes duty, the CCTV footage will be retrieved, and the perpetrators will be identified. As of the time of reporting, no arrests have been made, and no case has been registered.
Hindu Munnani’s Victory in Madurai Temple Case
Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, following protests led by Hindu Munnani, the district administration has refrained from demolishing the Muthumariamman Temple in Madurai. Authorities had planned the demolition, claiming the temple encroached upon a water body. However, the united resistance of the local community forced officials—who arrived with police and revenue department teams—to abandon their plans, assuring residents that the temple would not be demolished.
மதுரை – எஸ்.எஸ்.காலனி நகரில், #அச்சம்பத்து பகுதியில் சுமார் 200 ஆண்டு பழமையான முத்து மாரியம்மன் ஊர் கோவில் உள்ளது..
இந்த கோவில் நீர்ப்பாசனப் பகுதியில் இருப்பதால் அரசு அதிகாரிகள் இந்த கோவிலை இடிப்பதற்காக அந்தப் பகுதிக்கு வந்துள்ளனர். அந்தப் பகுதியில் உள்ள பொதுமக்கள் இந்து… pic.twitter.com/dZEtbQ0kJ0
— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) March 8, 2025
High Court Orders Church Demolition
In another incident, on March 8, the Madras High Court ordered the demolition of a newly constructed church in Devar Malai, located along the Chengalpet National Highway bypass. The directive came in response to a petition filed by Hindu Munnani district secretary and social activist Sothupakkam Raja, who had lodged a complaint with the Chengalpet Tahsildar and District Magistrate, urging them to remove the encroachment.
செங்கல்பட்டு தேவர் மலையில் ஆக்கிரமித்து கட்டப்பட்டுள்ள பெந்தகோஸ்து கிறிஸ்துவ சர்ச் அகற்றக்கோரி உயர்நீதிமன்ற உத்தரவு…
செங்கல்பட்டு மாவட்டம், செங்கல்பட்டு புறவழி தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலையில் அமைந்துள்ள தேவர் மலை ஆக்கிரமித்து புதிதாக கட்டியுள்ள சர்ச் அகற்றக்கோரி சென்னை உயர்நீதிமன்றம்… pic.twitter.com/4k6mdbQWSL
— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) March 8, 2025
The petitioner argued that the hill, rich in herbal flora and fauna, was being encroached upon by a Pentecostal denomination constructing the church, which would disrupt the environment and local tranquillity. After reviewing both sides of the case, the court ordered the demolition of the structure within 12 weeks.
String of Attacks on Hindu Temples
In December last year, the Kaliamman Mariamman Temple in Eriodu’s Vadugampadi Panchayat, Pannapatti, was broken into at night, with cash stolen from its donation box. Similarly, the lock of the nearby Madurai Veeran Temple was forcibly opened, and offerings were looted.
Reacting to the incident, Hindu Munnani stated: “Under DMK rule, only Hindu temples are being targeted and harassed! In Dindigul, three temples were robbed simultaneously! Is the HRCE not enough—now thieves too? The Tamil Nadu government must establish a special police force for temples. Since the DMK came to power, temple hundis have been looted across multiple districts. Temple idols have been desecrated. A dedicated force must be formed to safeguard temples, and strict action should be taken against those who steal from them.”
திமுக ஆட்சியில், குறி வைத்து இந்துக் கோவில்களுக்கு மட்டும் தொல்லை!
திண்டுக்கல்லில், ஒரே நேரத்தில் மூன்று கோவில்களில் கொள்ளை!
அறநிலையத்துறை போதாது என்று திருடர்கள் வேறு.!தமிழக அரசே..!! உடனடியாக கோவில்களுக்கு தனியாக சிறப்பு காவல் படை அமைத்திடு.!
திண்டுக்கல் மாவட்டம், எரியோடு… pic.twitter.com/i8s0isGD56
— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) December 26, 2024
Arson Attack on Tenkasi Temple
On January 4, 2025, Tenkasi police arrested 31-year-old Anantha Balan from Kaezhaiyapillaiyoor after he allegedly poured petrol outside the Sri Kasi Viswanathar Temple entrance and set it on fire. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. when Balan reportedly poured approximately 10 litres of petrol onto the granite floor before igniting it.
Police arrested him and suggested that he may have been experiencing mental health issues. However, Hindu activists highlight a concerning trend: between 2022 and 2024, there have been at least 18 incidents where individuals—either mentally unstable or intoxicated—have specifically targeted Hindu shrines.
