Mangaluru: Man dies after desecrating temple, friends surrender fearing God's wrath

Two people have been arrested in Mangaluru in connection with an incident where objectionable materials were dropped into the offering box of Koragajja temple.

Two people have been arrested in Mangaluru in connection with an incident where objectionable materials were dropped into the offering box of Koragajja temple. The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem and Taufeeq, residents of Jokatte. The duo reportedly confessed to the police after the untimely demise of their accomplice, Nawaz, who was also involved in the desecration. The desecration incident had shocked devotees and could have triggered tension in the district. However, on Wednesday night, the two accused confessed their guilt before the temple priest and surrendered themselves to the police.