By ARISHMA DEVI The Nasinu Hindu community in still reeling with shock after their temple was broken into and vandalised by robbers on Sunday night. The Nasole Shri Satya Prakash

By ARISHMA DEVI

The Nasinu Hindu community in still reeling with shock after their temple was broken into and vandalised by robbers on Sunday night.

The Nasole Shri Satya Prakash Mandir has been a target by robbers in the past.

The building also accommodates a kindergarten.

Temple vice-president, Dharmendra Sharma said the recent robbery has been the third so far.

The thieves allegedly broke the three padlocks of the gates to gain entry to the main prayer hall.

The Fiji Sun team saw firsthand what the robbers left behind – a vandalised prayer hall.

While nothing major was stolen, Mr Sharma said the destruction to the Holy place and its worship ornaments was a concern.

The Ramayana (Holy book) had a radio placed on it and the accessories of the goddesses were scattered on the floor.

The temple management reported that matter at the Valelevu Police Station.

Temple founder/trustee, Pundit Ashok Maharaj said people should respect the places of worship of others – whether it is a temple, church, mosque or gurudwara.