Objectionable material offered at temple in Aligarh, accused arrested
Agra, Nov. 4 -- A 47-year-old suspended primary school teacher was arrested for allegedly offering objectionable material, suspected to be meat, at the renowned Khereshwar Temple in Aligarh.
The accused, identified as Anwaruddin, was arrested on Tuesday when he returned to the temple.
Police are interrogating him to ascertain his motive. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Aligarh also visited the temple and assured appropriate action in the matter.
The incident took place at the Khereshwar Temple under the Lodha police station limits. According to temple authorities, the accused had earlier visited the shrine and offered objectionable material, suspected to be meat, along with a bottle of soft drink. The act was purportedly captured on CCTV cameras.
Temple staff immediately removed the offerings and cleaned the premises.
On Tuesday, Anwaruddin allegedly returned to the temple carrying edible items as offerings. Priests and local residents caught him and handed him over to the police.
After receiving information about the incident, SSP Aligarh visited the temple, inspected the premises and inquired into the matter, which is considered sensitive ahead of the Diwali festival. He directed officials to conduct a fair investigation and take necessary action.
Police said a case has been registered and Anwaruddin has been arrested. According to Lodha police, he is a suspended government school teacher posted at Ganeshpur in Aligarh and resides in the Dhorra area.
Members of the Karni Sena and local residents expressed anger over the incident. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrushti Jain also reached Lodha police station to question the accused....
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