Hyderabad, February 24 An idol at the Dwimukhi Hanuman temple here was allegedly found damaged on Tuesday, police said.
The 'sindoor' (vermilion powder) on the Hanuman idol was found to be missing, they said.
A case has been registered in connection with the incident, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the culprits.
Condemning the vandalism, state BJP president N Ramchander Rao demanded strict action against those responsible.
He noted that the series of "attacks" on idols of Gods and Goddesses in Telangana are not isolated incidents, but are happening as part of a conspiracy against 'Sanatan Dharma'.
Rao stated that incidents of desecration and vandalism in temples and targeting Hindu festivals are posing a threat to law and order in the state.
He accused the Congress government of "failing" to take action against anti-social elements and "indulging" in vote bank politics.
