Puranapool Chilla Communal Incident: 11 Arrested by Kamatipura Police After Temple Vandalism

In a significant development in the Puranapool Chilla communal incident, Kamatipura Police on January 19, 2026, arrested 11 accused persons for their alleged role in an unlawful assembly that led to communal disturbance and damage to property in the Old City area of Hyderabad. The arrests follow a detailed investigation into incidents that threatened public peace and communal harmony.

How the Incident Unfolded

According to information gathered by Munsif News 24×7, the sequence of events began late on January 15, 2026, around 11:30 PM, when one individual allegedly entered the Puranapool Darwaza Mysamma Temple and partially damaged a flex banner and a Plaster of Paris (POP) idol placed in the temple veranda.

Following this act, a group of individuals allegedly formed an unlawful assembly, during which:

• Provocative and communal slogans were raised
• Damage was caused to a nearby Chilla
• Public tranquillity in the area was disrupted

Based on a formal complaint, Case No. 12/2026 was registered at Kamatipura Police Station.

Investigation Backed by CCTV and Technical Evidence

Identification of Accused

Police officials confirmed that the breakthrough came after:

• Detailed CCTV footage analysis
• Verification of technical and digital evidence

This process enabled investigators to identify and track several individuals allegedly involved in the disturbance.

List of Arrested Accused

The arrested individuals include men and one woman from the Puranapool area, aged between 19 and 45 years, engaged in various occupations such as shop workers, delivery personnel, private employees, and homemaking. All accused were taken into custody on January 19, 2026, and later produced before the Hon’ble Court, which remanded them to judicial custody.

Police stated that efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest other absconding accused connected to the case.

Police Action and Preventive Measures Intensified

Acting on directions from V. C. Sajjanar, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, law enforcement agencies initiated immediate steps to prevent further escalation.

Measures Taken Include:

• Increased police patrolling in sensitive localities
• Flag marches in Kamatipura and Bahadurpura areas
• Deployment of pickets at vulnerable points

These confidence-building measures aim to restore normalcy and reassure residents.

Public Appeal for Peace

Senior police officials have issued a strong appeal to residents of both communities to:

• Maintain peace and calm
• Avoid spreading rumours or misinformation
• Cooperate fully with the police to preserve communal harmony and public order

Authorities reiterated that strict legal action will be taken against anyone attempting to disturb peace in the city.

The Puranapool Chilla communal incident underscores the importance of swift policing and community cooperation in preventing local disputes from escalating into larger communal tensions. With arrests made and preventive measures in place, Hyderabad Police remain focused on ensuring stability and harmony in the Old City areas.

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