8th-Century Saraswati Idol At Gadag's Trikuteshwara Temple Vandalized; Four Arrested, One Absconding

8th-Century Saraswati Idol At Gadag's Trikuteshwara Temple Vandalized; Four Arrested, One Absconding

Image Source: Kannada Asianet News Police on Friday, 17 July 2026, arrested four persons in connection with the vandalism of the ancient Saraswati idol at the historic Trikuteshwara Temple in Karnataka’s Gadag district, while a fifth accused remains absconding, as reported in Times of India. According to the Gadag Town Police, the incident took place on the night of July 10 at the Saraswati shrine located within the premises of the Trikuteshwara…