The attackers came armed with axes, knives, swords and sticks. They also looted nearby shops owned by local Hindus. However, questions were raised about the collection of weapons in a short notice. Hindu leaders claimed that the attack was premeditated. The attackers tore down the decorated entrance to the Puja and stormed the main compound of the Kali Temple with loud noise.
Eyewitnesses claim that the attackers had knives, swords, sticks and axes.
The attackers entered the main Puja premises of the temple and desecrated the ornaments and Puja clothes. Some broke the Lakshmi, RamKrishna and Durga idols and completely disrobed them. Stones were pelted on all devotees. In this attack Khirbala Saha, Tulu, Subhash and 7 other priests were injured. In panic, women and children started crying and running.