Malappuram: The Thirumandhamkunnu Temple in Angadipuram, Malappuram district, was attacked by a man during the pooja ceremony. It is reported that a man trespassed into the temple shrine and vandalized the lamps and sacred pedestal. The attacker also destroyed precious ornaments placed on the goddess idol and assaulted the temple priests who were performing the pooja.
Subsequently, the attacker was apprehended by the devotees present at the temple and handed over to the police.
According to the police, the attacker was suffering from mental disorders and was addicted to drugs. The police also mentioned that he had carried out similar attacks on multiple occasions in the past. The police have stated that a detailed investigation into the incident will be conducted.
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