A family from Navsari, Gujarat, has alleged assault and misbehaviour at the Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi, highlighting the issue of harassment by florists, vendors of worship items and pimps. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Kashi Zone Gaurav Banswal stated on Monday that after the family lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at Kotwali police station, police teams were deployed to examine CCTV footage to identify the accused. During the investigation, Kotwali police arrested three accused — Amit Yadav, Aman Sharma, and Rajneesh Yadav.
Complaint Details
In his complaint, Mukesh Patel of Navsari alleged that he and his family were standing in a queue near the exit gate on Saturday when three to four youths arrived and closed the barricade. As a result, his mother was left stranded on one side while his father and brother remained on the other. According to Patel, when his father requested the youths to open the barricade so the family could stay together, they allegedly grabbed him by the throat. Patel further alleged that when he attempted to record the incident, three to four miscreants snatched his mobile phone and assaulted him. Patel sustained a leg injury in the attack, while his mother was also allegedly misbehaved with.
Police Response
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kotwali Vijay Pratap Singh said that apart from initiating stern action in this episode, measures were also being initiated to put an effective check on those anti-social elements who cause inconvenience and challenge the safety of devotees. Police personnel have also been instructed to respond swiftly in such cases, he added, noting that teams were still reviewing CCTV footage to identify accomplices of the three accused.
ACP Kotwali Vijay Pratap Singh reiterated that, apart from taking strict action in this case, steps were also being taken to effectively curb anti-social elements who disturb and threaten the safety of devotees. The police have assured that all necessary actions will be taken to ensure the security of visitors to the temple.
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Rajeev Dikshit reports from Varanasi, covering all beats across 10 districts in east Uttar Pradesh. With specialisation in political, legal, crime, and developmental stories, he also explores religious, cultural, sports, lifestyle, and business stories. He enjoys writing features and long-form articles, delivering comprehensive and insightful coverage to readers.
