MADIKERI, INDIA, January 21, 2001: Miscreants desecrated a small shrine dedicated to Bhadrakali in Betoli village near Virajpet in Dakshina Kodagu. The main door of the sanctum sanctorum was broken, and the temple kitchen was set on fire. A major portion of the kitchen has been reduced to ashes. The incident came to light when the temple priest opened the door the following morning. Immediately the news was communicated to the village elders, who in turn informed the police. A dog squad led the police to the residence of an auto driver. The police expect to solve the case with this initial breakthrough. Slogans against one particular community have been written over the pillars.
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