Idols vandalized in three temples in Bogra overnight, identities of those involved unknown

Local representative

Bogra, June 13, 2026

Three temples in Mokamtala Upazila of Bogra were vandalized on the same night. On Saturday morning, locals went to the temples and found the idols broken.

The vandalism occurred at three temples in the Kanchagari area of ​​Deuli union of the upazila. The damaged temples are the Shiva temple at the Kanchagari Mahashrosh, the Kanchagari Shitala temple and the Kali temple.

Ujjwal, a member of the Kanchgari Mahashamshan management committee, said that when his wife went to the temple for puja on Saturday morning like every month, she found the idol broken. Later, the matter was reported to the local administration and the Upazila Puja Udjajan Parishad.

Upon receiving the news, Mokamtala Upazila Acting Executive Officer Ziaur Rahman visited the scene. He spoke to the members of the crematorium management committee and inquired about the details of the incident.

Subir Kumar Dutta, general secretary of Shibganj Upazila Puja Udjavan Parishad, said, “It is not known who committed this incident. After learning about the matter, we visited the temple and requested the police to take legal action.”

Almas Hossain, in-charge of the Mokamtala Police Investigation Center, said it has not yet been possible to identify those involved in the incident. He said that an investigation is underway and necessary legal action will be taken after identifying those involved.

The incident has sparked panic and anger among the local Hindu community, who have demanded the swift identification and prosecution of the culprits.