Tension grips Hyderabad temple as pieces of meat found inside temple premises, probe on

PTC News Desk: Hyderabad’s Tappachabutra area was gripped by tension after pieces of meat were found  inside Jirra Hanuman Temple. The incident sparked a wave of panic and shocked devotees who immediately informed police. The police reached the spot in no time to assess the situation.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Chandra Mohan confirmed that the police opened an investigation. “We received information about meat being present near the Shiva Lingam. Upon reaching the spot, we found the doors of the temple were locked. We suspect that some animal might have brought the meat inside. CCTV footage is being examined, and further details will be shared,” he said.

The incident came to light when priest of the temple reached temple premises on Wednesday and discovered pieces of meat placed behind Shiva Linga. As the news spread, it sparked outrage amongst devotees and local community with local BJP workers also taking up the issue.

Large crowd including members of Hindu groups and BJP workers, gathered outside temple and protested against desecration. BJP MLA Raja Singh has alleged that such incidents have become common in Hyderabad. “Previously, similar incidents have taken place. Police always say that a dog or cat brought the meat. This has become their regular explanation. We demand strict action,” he stated.