Hyderabad: A priest was seriously injured in an explosion near a temple on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Monday.
The explosion happened close to the Praja Prathi Sri Sri Yade Mata temple located on Laxmiguda road, under the jurisdiction of the Mailardevpally police station, which is part of the Cyberabad Commissionerate. According to the police, the priest, named Sugunaram, was clearing wild plants outside the temple when the explosion took place. He was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment.
The explosion occurred around 10:30 am, causing panic among the local residents. The temple belongs to the Marwari Samaj, and the incident led to tension in the nearby area in Rangareddy district.
Upon receiving information, the police quickly arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area to ensure safety. A bomb disposal squad was called to check for any additional explosive materials. A forensic team is also investigating to find out what caused the explosion. The police have filed a case, and an investigation is currently in progress.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Rajendranagar, T. Srinivas, along with local corporator Tokala Srinivas Reddy, visited the location. Many locals gathered at the scene, expressing their concern and demanding a thorough investigation into the incident.
