Tension prevailed in a West Bengal village after the heads of the idols of Goddess Kali and Lord Shiva were found severed at a local puja pandal on Wednesday morning.

Locals discovered the vandalised idols when they visited the pandal early in the morning. News of the incident spread quickly, prompting villagers to gather in large numbers.

Enraged residents attempted to carry the damaged idols to National Highway 117 to stage a blockade, leading to a brief scuffle with police who tried to stop them. Additional forces were deployed in the area to prevent further escalation, and patrolling was intensified around nearby villages.

West Bengal Police later issued a statement denying any attempt to suppress information and warning against the spread of misinformation. “Efforts are being made

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