Hyderabad, Sept. 27 -- The people of Chintal Basti, a predominantly Hindu area near Khairatabad, welcomed Goddess Durga on the occasion of Navratri on September 26. A pandal was set up and decorated with lights and flowers with a huge idol of the goddess, one of the many powerful gods in Hindu mythology.

This nine-day festival is one of the most auspicious days among Hindus. Celebrations include worshipping nine goddesses during the nine days, pandal decorations, dance, and recital of Hindu scriptures. However, on Tuesday, the second day of Navratri, the residents of Chintal Basti woke up to some disturbing news.

According to an eyewitness, two women clad in a burqa entered the pandal set up for devotees to pay their respects to Maa Dur...