Bahrain: Police Initiate Action After A Viral Video Emerges Of Burqa Clad Woman Destroying Hindu Murtis In A Store 

After a disturbing video of a burqa-clad woman breaking murtis of Lord Ganesha in a store went viral on social media, Bahrain's Ministry Of Interior has ordered a legal action.

The official Twitter account of the ministry said legal action is being initiated against a 54-year old woman for damaging a shop in Juffair in an attempt to defame a sect and its rituals. It also added that she has been referred to Public Prosecution.

In the video, two burka-clad women are seen near an aisle where murtis of Hindu gods are displayed on the shelf. One of the women later picks up the idols and then throws it on the floor and breaks it.

Though Islam is the state religion in Bahrain, it enjoys a reputation for reasonable level of religious tolerance and promoting a pluralistic outlook between diverse cultures and faiths. Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the previous monarch of Bahrain was widely regarded as an inclusive ruler.

With a huge Indian diaspora, Bahrain is home to many Hindu temples including Shreenathji (Krishna) temple, Bahrain’s oldest, dating back nearly 200 years and few Ayyappa temples.