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Violence Erupts in Kerala Temple, Igniting Communal Tensions

6/10/2025

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On June 7, 2025, Navas unleashed chaos at the Ayyappa Bhajana Madam in Marad, Kerala, shattering sacred idols and violently assaulting the elderly priest. This brutal act has reignited deep-seated communal tensions in a region scarred by violence. As public outrage mounts, critics demand accountability from police, who are accused of dismissing the attack as mere mental illness, while calls for a thorough investigation into extremist ties intensify.

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On June 7, 2025, Navas unleashed chaos at the Ayyappa Bhajana Madam in Marad, Kerala, shattering sacred idols and violently assaulting the elderly priest. This brutal act has reignited deep-seated communal tensions in a region scarred by violence. As public outrage mounts, critics demand accountability from police, who are accused of dismissing the attack as mere mental illness, while calls for a thorough investigation into extremist ties intensify.