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News18
6 days ago
- News18
Terror Graffiti Warning To 'Destroy Jagannath Temple' Found Near Puri's Shrine; One Held
Last Updated: The incident has once again raised concerns over Srimandir's security, with the Union Home Ministry and NSG earlier recommending tighter safety measures. Police in Odisha's Puri have intensified security and launched a probe after graffiti threatening a terrorist attack on the Jagannath Temple (Srimandir) was found on Wednesday morning. The messages, written in Odia, appeared on the walls of the Budhi Maa Thakurani temple near the Balisahi entrance of the Parikrama Marg, a high-security zone around the Srimandir. The graffiti, spotted at two locations, mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and carried statements such as 'Terrorists will destroy the temple," along with phone numbers and call instructions. Locals also reported damage to decorative lighting in the area. Puri Superintendent of Police Pinaki Mishra said, 'This morning we got information from social media and other sources that something has been scribbled, and after investigating we found something written wrong, which threatened the Temple. Our special team is investigating the matter, and we have taken it seriously. We are reviewing the CCTV footage. The police team has got some clues." One person, identified as Raghunath Sahoo, has been detained, with Puri SP saying that the man appeared to be mentally unwell. 'From the preliminary inquiry, we got to know that he is a mentally ill person. He confessed to the police that he wrote it. So, questions are being asked about when and why he wrote it. Questions will be asked again after the medical examination. He had behaved like this in the past due to family issues," the SP added. The incident has once again raised concerns over Srimandir's security, with the Union Home Ministry and NSG earlier recommending tighter safety measures. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from functioning cameras and increasing vigilance to safeguard the 12th-century temple, which draws pilgrims from across the globe throughout the year, especially during festivals like Devasnana Purnima and Ratha Yatra. view comments First Published: August 13, 2025, 15:32 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Terrorists will destroy it: Threatening graffiti on Puri's Jagannath Temple wall
Security concerns have escalated in the temple town of Puri after threatening graffiti hinting at a possible terrorist attack on the iconic Jagannath Temple (Srimandir) was discovered on Wednesday. The messages, written on the walls of the Budhi Maa Thakurani temple near the Balisahi entrance of the Heritage Corridor (Parikrama Prakalpa) Marg, have triggered alarm among residents and authorities graffiti, found in two separate spots on the temple premises, included disturbing statements such as 'Terrorists will destroy the temple' and 'Kula Budiba' (your clan will be destroyed), along with the word 'terrorists' scrawled on the walls. Several phone numbers and references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were also found, with instructions to 'call,' adding to the gravity of the threats appeared along the southern stretch of the Parikrama Marg, a equipped with CCTV cameras and patrolled by security personnel. Such graffiti in a high-security zone has raised serious questions about surveillance efficacy and possible lapses. Adding to the concern, unidentified miscreants reportedly damaged decorative lighting in the area, compounding fears in a locality considered highly sensitive and under round-the-clock surveillance.'This morning, through social media and various other sources, we learned that something had been written on the wall of the Budhi Maa Thakurani temple,' said Puri Superintendent of Police (SP) Pinak Mishra. 'We investigated the matter and found certain objectionable remarks related to Srimandir written there, which we have taken note of.'He added that a special team has been deployed to determine the timing and intent behind the act. 'We are taking this matter very seriously as it concerns the security of the temple. Our team, which visited the spot, has gathered several important pieces of information. Only after apprehending the culprit will we be able to say for what purpose it was written.'Addressing concerns over surveillance, the SP clarified that while CCTV coverage has been planned under the Parikrama Project, installation remains incomplete in some areas. 'We are verifying whether CCTV was present at the exact spot where this occurred. We have obtained some leads, and we are working on them.'- Ends
NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
After Terror Threat Graffiti At Jagannath Temple In Puri, Cops Arrest 'Mentally Unstable' Accused
Authorities in Odisha's Puri have launched an intensive investigation after a graffiti warning of a possible terrorist attack on the Jagannath Temple (Srimandir) was discovered on Wednesday morning. The police has detained one person in the case, who is said to be "mentally unstable." The disturbing messages, written in Odia language, were found on the walls of the Budhi Maa Thakurani temple, located near the Balisahi entrance of the Parikrama Marg, a high-security zone surrounding the Srimandir. The graffiti, spotted in two places, mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and contained messages like "Terrorists will destroy the temple," along with phone numbers and instructions to call. Locals also reported damage to decorative lights in the area. Following the incident, Puri SP Pinaki Mishra told reporters, "This morning we got information from social media and other sources that something has been scribbled, and after investigating we found something written wrong, which threatened the Temple. Our special team is investigating the matter, and we have taken it seriously. We are reviewing the CCTV footage. The police team has got some clues." He further said, "Our officers and special police team has detained a person. His name is Raghunath Sahoo. From the preliminary inquiry, we got to know that he is a mentally ill person. He confessed to the police that he wrote it .So, questions are being asked about when and why he wrote it. Questions will be asked again after the medical examination. He had behaved like this in the past due to family issues." Security at the Jagannath Temple has come under scrutiny in the past, with the Union Home Ministry and NSG repeatedly recommending tighter measures. Authorities are now reviewing CCTV footage from operational cameras and stepping up vigilance to protect one of India's most revered shrines. The temple was built in the 12th Century AD and sees pilgrims flocking the temple town of Puri from all corners of the world throughout the year. Festivals like Devasnana Purnima and Ratha Yatra are celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Threatening graffiti found near Jagannath Temple, Puri Police on high alert
Bhubaneswar: The Puri Police are on their toes after graffiti threatening an attack on the famous Jagannath Temple at the sacred coastal town was spotted on the walls of a small temple near the 12th-century shrine on Wednesday. An unknown person has written 'Terrorist will destroy the Temple' in Odia language on two locations of the wall of Budhi Maa Thakurani temple, located on the southern side of the temple near Balisahi entrance of the Puri Parikrama Prakalpa marg (Heritage Corridor) in the holy coastal town. The graffiti also contained the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and some unverified phone numbers. Speaking to media persons, Pinak Mishra, DIG-Cum- Superintendent of Police, Puri said that efforts are on to identify and nab the accused person. "It was found that some objectionable posts have been written regarding the Jagannath Temple. We have taken cognisance of this incident. Our special team has already started an investigation to ascertain when and who wrote this. We have been taking the issue seriously as it is related to the security of Jagannath Temple," said Puri SP. Mishra also stated that police have been examining the CCTV footage of the temple and surrounding areas to identify the accused person. He also informed the media persons that the police team investigating the issue has already got some clues on the matter. The Puri SP noted that everything will be cleared on the issue after the identification and apprehension of the accused person. The police suspect that the graffiti was written on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, some locals claimed that a mentally unstable person was spotted earlier scribbling random matters in the locality during the past couple of days. It is pertinent to mention that pilgrims, senior servitors and locals had raised serious objections last month over security lapses at the Puri Jagannath Temple after some unknown persons were seen entering the 12th-century shrine, scaling the Meghanada Pacheri, the outer boundary wall of the temple, during the Rath Yatra festival.
