Protest in Jaipur over temple vandalism, mob tries to set petrol pump on fire; suspect arrested

Later, at a press conference in the evening, the DCP revealed details of the arrested suspect.The suspect was identified as Siddharth Singh (34), a native of Bikaner, who currently resides in Rajapark area of the state capital.

Police checked CCTV footage and identified a suspicious car near the temple at approximately 2:30 AM. By tracing its route through nearly 100 cameras, investigators tracked the vehicle to the InterContinental Hotel on Tonk Road. The car was linked to Siddharth Singh, who had been visiting a friend at the hotel. According to the DCP, Singh was returning to his place on Friday night after having liquor with his friend when he stopped near the temple and vandalised the temple in a fit of rage over financial losses.

“He stopped his vehicle and entered the temple. After spending some time there, he lifted the idol and threw it. Singh said that he was disturbed due to financial losses,” DCP Gautam said, adding that the accused was identified on the basis of CCTV footage. Upon his arrest, Siddharth confessed to the crime. His phone contained a photograph of the temple taken at 3:18 AM, supporting his confession.Siddharth realised the gravity of his actions only the next morning when his fiancée informed him about the incident and the protests, police said.