India • Jun 12, 2025

Temple vandalism ignites unrest in Bengal's Maheshtala

A dispute over building a shop on temple land in Maheshtala, West Bengal, turned violent on Tuesday night. Things escalated quickly—stones were thrown, vehicles got damaged, and a Shiva temple along with nearby Hindu shops and homes were vandalized near Rabindra Nagar Police Station.

TL;DR

13 people arrested, 1 police officer injured

Police have arrested 13 people so far and deployed extra forces to keep things under control while they search for more suspects. The situation is still tense as investigations continue. Meanwhile, opposition leaders are calling out the police for not acting fast enough and demanding accountability for both the violence and the law enforcement response. One police officer was also injured during the clashes.