Demolition work is currently underway at the 45-year-old Bhuvaneswari Amman Temple in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. The operation is being carried out by officials from the municipality and the revenue department, acting in accordance with an order issued by the Madras High Court.
The legal proceedings leading to the demolition began when a local resident named Shanmugam filed a petition in the High Court, alleging that the temple structure had blocked the access road to his residence. After hearing the case, the court directed the authorities to remove the temple.
Following the court’s directive, officials have commenced the demolition process. Visuals from the site show ongoing work to bring down the structure, which has stood in the area for over four decades.
The move has sparked concern and discussion among locals, with many reacting to the removal of a longstanding religious site. However, authorities maintain that the action is being carried out strictly in compliance with judicial instructions.
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