In the heart of Faridpur, Bhati Lakshmipur, a serene preparation for the upcoming Saraswati Puja turned into a scene of distress as the almost-completed idol of Goddess Saraswati was vandalized. The incident, which occurred on the night of January 31, 2025, has shocked the local community and highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by religious minorities in the region.
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On the upcoming Monday, for the occasion of Saraswati Puja, the work on constructing the idol of the goddess was almost complete, with only the painting left. At the last moment, the idol was broken. It is to be noted that this person was caught red-handed at 11:20 PM tonight (January 31, 2025, Friday) in Bhati Lakshmipur, Faridpur, while breaking the idol of Saraswati. He had also broken the Saraswati idol at Sri Sri Radha Govinda ISKCON temple in Faridpur on February 7 of last year (2024)! The local police administration has also confirmed this.