Graffiti Threatening ‘Terrorists Will Demolish Jagannath Temple’ Found in Puri; Odisha Police Launch Probe
Threatening graffiti on heritage site walls included warnings of an attack and references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, prompting police to investigate with some leads obtained.
- On Wednesday, police found threatening graffiti on the wall of a small temple near the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, warning of a potential terrorist attack on the sacred shrine.
- The graffiti appeared on Tuesday night near the Budhi Maa Thakurani temple along the Parikrama Marg, a high-security zone under partial CCTV coverage.
- The police in Puri have established a dedicated team to investigate the incident, collecting evidence and reviewing available CCTV recordings to help identify those responsible, according to senior law enforcement officials.
- Messages included references to Prime Minister Modi, unverified phone numbers, and inflammatory wording such as "Terrorists will demolish the Srimandir."
- Authorities are maintaining high alert status, investigating the motive, and stressing the importance of safeguarding the temple’s security and sanctity.
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Graffiti threatening ‘terrorists will demolish Jagannath Temple’ found in Puri; Odisha police launch probe
Odisha Police discovered graffiti threatening the Jagannath Temple in Puri, urging contact to prevent destruction. Police are investigating the threats and reviewing CCTV footage, with multiple phone numbers mentioned in the graffiti.


Threatening graffiti found near Jagannath Temple, Puri Police on high alert
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‘Terror threat’ scribbled on Jagannath Temple walls, police jump into action
Concerns arise over the safety of Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, after threatening messages about a potential terror attack were discovered on its walls. Police are investigating to ensure the safety of devotees visiting this historic shrine.
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