Vandals Torch Hindu Temple In Lautoka
(Fiji Times)
Vandals set fire and destroyed a major Hindu temple in the Fiji city of Lautoka, the Fiji Times reports.
The 60-year-old Field 40 Gangaiyamman Kovil Temple, which serves 3,000 devotees, was apparently torched by vandals. Temple President Rajend Mani said this was the first time in 1987 that the temple has been desecrated.
Divisional Crime Officer Western, Superintendent Vijay Singh, said this was the second crime against a Hindu temple in Lautoka this week. He said thieves stole statues and other items were stolen last Wednesday from the Rifle Range Mariamman Temple.
Police had yet to determine the financial cost of the Field 40 Gangaiyamman Kovil Temple fire.
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