Two idols including the idol of Hindu goddess Kali were vandalised by unidentified miscreants at the Sarbajanin Kali Temple in Kanainagar of Mongla upazila in Bagerhat district, reports UNB.
Miscreants vandalised the idols some time on Saturday night, said police.
The incident came to light on Sunday morning when the priests of the temple entered it for worshipping and found the broken parts of the two idols lying on the floor.
On information, Asif Iqbal, assistant superintendent of Bagerhat police visited the temple in the morning.
Police also detained three people—Rahat Chowdhury, 20, Nayan Munshi, 24 and Asif Khan, 22 from the village in connection with their suspected involvement in the vandalism.
Additional police forces have been deployed to ensure security of the temple.
A tense situation was prevailing in the area following the incident.
Manirul Islam, officer-in-charge of Mongla Police Station, said police are investigating the incident.
