Hyderabad, Jan. 15 -- Mild tension prevailed at Puranapul Darwaza on Wednesday night after unidentified persons vandalised a temple.

Locals who noticed the vandalism alerted residents, following which a mob gathered and staged a protest.

Police reached the spot and prevented any outbreak of violence. Senior officials held talks with locals and the damaged portion of the idol was restored.

A heavy police force has been deployed at Puranapul and surrounding areas.

Further details are awaited.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Siasat Daily....