August 5, 2007
Source: Newsday
http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,61829.html
VANDALS desecrated the landmark Sewdass Sadhu Hindu Temple by the Sea in Waterloo, Carapichaima, smashing murtis (depictions of Hindu gods), piling up the pieces in the centre of the temple and attempting to burn them.
The vandals also destroyed carpets, electrical wiring, lights, glass windows and concrete pillars.
The cost to repair the damage and burglar proof the structure is estimated at more than $100,000.
The destruction took place on Friday night after the building was secured by a caretaker.