Rudrapur Temple Priest Faces New Allegations from Estranged Wife
In a dramatic turn of events in Rudrapur, Arvind Sharma, a priest and secretary of the Atariya Temple Committee, is now embroiled in fresh legal troubles following allegations from his estranged wife. This development comes just a day after Sharma was booked in connection with a widely shared video showing a man being assaulted while offering namaz near the Atariya temple.
Wife's Complaint Details Threats and Second Marriage
A woman advocate from Dineshpur has filed a formal complaint at the Dineshpur police station, alleging that her estranged husband, Arvind Sharma, threatened to shoot her. According to the complaint, the couple is legally married but living separately, and Sharma has contracted a second marriage with a woman named Khushboo.
The advocate stated that after she publicly condemned the recent assault incident during an interview aired on local news channels, Sharma called her at 10:22 PM on Wednesday night. She claims to have a recording of the call where he threatened to shoot her in public. Additionally, she alleged that Sharma, along with Khushboo and other associates, has been issuing repeated threats to her and her family, prompting her to seek police protection and legal action.
Police Response and Ongoing Inquiry
Police officials have confirmed receiving the complaint and have initiated an inquiry into the matter. "We have started verifying the allegations and will take appropriate legal action based on our findings," an official stated. This adds to the existing FIR against Sharma and another person related to the temple assault case, highlighting a pattern of alleged misconduct.
The situation underscores growing tensions in the community, with the assault video sparking outrage and now these personal allegations bringing further scrutiny. Authorities are urged to handle both cases with urgency to ensure justice and safety for all involved parties.
