Rafiqul also tore banners and posters, and damaged decorations, which were put up at the temple for the upcoming Lakshmi Puja on 13th October, facebook page, Documenting Crimes Against Hindus has reported.

Keotkuchi, Barpeta, Assam: The idol of Goddess Lakshmi at the historical temple in Keotkuchi area in Barpeta was vandalised, by one Muslim named, Rafiqul Ali in the early morning on 9th October.

Reportedly he had also looted the temple and damaged the floor tiles and other items kept at the temple. Rafiqul also tore banners and posters, and damaged decorations, which were put up at the temple for the upcoming Lakshmi Puja on 13th October.

In Assam and some other eastern states, Lakshmi puja is celebrated on the full moon after the Vijaya Dashami, where as Kali Puja is celebrated on Diwali after a fortnight).

Rafikul Ali of Shantipur was caught by the local Hindus and handed over to the police. An FIR has been lodged in this regard.

Image source: Documenting Crimes Against Hindus