Overview
- The 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple was bulldozed to clear land for a government Integrated School in Ashok Nagar, Warangal.
- The New Telangana History Forum led protests and urged the state to halt the project and explain who authorized the demolition.
- The shrine was reported to fall under the State Archaeology Department, yet activists said they have seen no proof of the required approvals.
- Researchers noted a rare inscription at the site that addressed Kakatiya ruler Ganapatdeva as Maharaja, adding scholarly value to the loss.
- Officials have not issued a public explanation, which could trigger demands to tighten safeguards for heritage structures near construction sites.