Tension arose in Ballari city, Karnataka, when a plastic bag containing meat and bones was discovered at the Veera Balanjaneya (Hanuman) Temple. The temple priest first noticed the parcel early in the morning, leading to police involvement. Devotees gathered, suspecting a deliberate act to hurt religious sentiments, while police began an investigation after removing the bag.
Local residents and devotees expressed concerns over the incident, alleging intentional wrongdoing and calling for strict action. Hindu activists highlighted the temple’s significance and the recurring nature of such incidents in Ballari district. BJP leaders and Hindutva activists suggested that miscreants threw the plastic bag, with suspicions that the meat could be beef.
Activists dismissed the possibility of street dogs carrying the meat, emphasizing the impact of the thrown bag that scattered meat and bones inside the temple. The incident deeply affected devotees, prompting demands for swift identification and arrest of the culprits within 24 hours. The temple, known for its religious importance, attracts numerous devotees daily and is under police scrutiny pending further investigation.
