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Security concerns have mounted in the pilgrim town of Puri after threatening messages, hinting at a possible terrorist attack on Srimandir, were discovered on the wall of a temple near the Balisahi entrance of the Heritage Corridor (Parikrama Prakalpa) Marg on Wednesday.

The disturbing graffiti, seen in two locations on the wall of the Budhi Maa Thakurani temple, also contained the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising alarm among locals and authorities.

According to eyewitnesses, the messages included statements such as 'Terrorists will destroy the temple', along with multiple phone numbers and instructions to 'call'. ...