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Religion
Hanuman statue vandalised in Chanichhapra, Siwan; police camp and peace committee meet
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 05:37 PM
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A Hanuman idol was smashed in Chanichhapra village of Siwan district after a puja, leading police to set up a camp and authorities to convene a peace committee to calm tensions.
In the village of Chanichhapra, located in the Badharia police‑station area of Siwan district, a Hanuman idol was broken by unidentified anti‑social elements shortly after a religious ceremony. The act sparked unrest among villagers, prompting the local police to establish a temporary camp in the settlement to maintain order and monitor the situation.
District officials responded by convening a peace committee comprising local leaders and community members. The committee discussed measures to prevent further escalation and appealed to residents to preserve communal harmony.
Police spokespersons confirmed that investigations are underway to identify those responsible for the vandalism, while emphasizing that the area remains under heightened security until the matter is resolved.
The administration reiterated its commitment to safeguarding religious sites and urged citizens to cooperate with law‑enforcement efforts to ensure peace in the region.
District officials responded by convening a peace committee comprising local leaders and community members. The committee discussed measures to prevent further escalation and appealed to residents to preserve communal harmony.
Police spokespersons confirmed that investigations are underway to identify those responsible for the vandalism, while emphasizing that the area remains under heightened security until the matter is resolved.
The administration reiterated its commitment to safeguarding religious sites and urged citizens to cooperate with law‑enforcement efforts to ensure peace in the region.