Desecration of murtis at Kolahala Mandir, Cunupia, TRINIDAD

– On Fri, 8/8/08, Deoroop Teemal <dteemal@gmail.com> wrote:
From: Deoroop Teemal <dteemal@gmail.com>
Subject: Press Release – Kolahala Mandir

Date: Friday, August 8, 2008, 5:39 AM

Dear Sirs,

We attach for immediate press release a statement from the following Hindu organisations regarding the desecration of murtis at the Kolahala Mandir, Chin Chin Road, Cunupia.

SWAHA Incorporated – Pt. Dr. Prakash Persad, Director

Hindu Prachaar Kendra – Ravindranath Maharaj, President

Chinmaya Mission of Trinidad & Tobago – Swami Prakashanand, Spiritual Head

Hindu Students Council – Reena Teelucksingh, President

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh – Deoroop Teemal, President

We look forward to your cooperation.

With Thanks

Deoroop Teemal

FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE
SWAHA Incorporated – Pt. Dr. Prakash Persad, Director
Hindu Prachaar Kendra – Ravindranath Maharaj, President
Chinmaya Mission of Trinidad & Tobago – Swami Prakashanand, Spiritual Head
Hindu Students Council – Reena Teelucksingh, President
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh – Deoroop Teemal, President
HINDU ORGANISATIONS CONDEMN DESECRATION OF MURTIS AT
KOLAHAL MANDIR
We, the above named Hindu organisations, strongly condemn the action of the two individuals
who desecrated the murtis at the Kolahal Shiva Mandir, Chin Chin Road, Cunupia on Monday 4th
August 2008.In addition, the ranting of these individuals after they had desecrated the murtis,
reeks of a religious intolerance that definitely has no place in the multi-religious fabric of our
nation and our enshrined Constitution.
It is our understanding that the two individuals attired in Muslim garb spent several hours in the
adjacent Chin Chin Road Masjid before committing their despicable act. However it was
confirmed by officials of the masjid that the persons were not any of their known members. The
members of the Kolahal Mandir have also confirmed that they have had harmonious relationships
with the masjid over the years. Our opinion thus far is that this act was not instigated nor
organized by the Chin Chin Road Masjid or by any other Muslim organisation. The
circumstances surrounding the act however place a responsibility on their shoulders to provide all
assistance and cooperation to the respective authorities in apprehending the perpetrators of this
injustice.
We see this atrocious act as having the potential to destroy the peaceful co-existence that persons
of different religions enjoy in our country, particularly since it is not the first time that this has
occurred. About the same time last year, the murtis in the Temple in Sea at Waterloo were also
desecrated. The police were unable to apprehend anyone for this act. We are of the firm view that
the resolution of this situation is in the national interest and thus warrants the direct attention of
the Commissioner of Police to ensure that investigations are conducted forthwith and the
perpetrators brought to justice. We also call on the Minister of National Security to intervene as
necessary to ensure the matter is dealt with expeditiously.
We also call on all Hindus not to allow this act of desecration to affect the harmonious
relationship that we have developed with our Muslim brothers and sisters ever since our
forefathers came to this country.
CONTACT PERSON
DEOROOP TEEMAL
President , Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
663 2955 (home); 678 6462 (mobile); 662 6243 (work); e-mail: dteemal@gmail.com

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Deosaran Bisnath August 8, 2008

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