What happened in Bahera village, Sonbhadra?

Nine people, including five juveniles, were held for allegedly urinating on a temple wall, leading to communal tension.

Who was involved in the Sonbhadra temple incident?

The incident involved five juvenile boys and four adults, with a total of nine individuals apprehended by the police.

What action has been taken by the police in Sonbhadra?

Police have lodged a case against ten people and initiated legal action as per the Juvenile Justice Act for minors.

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Communal Tensions Flare After Temple Incident in Bahera

21 Jan

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Summary

Nine individuals, including five juveniles, were apprehended for a temple wall incident.
The incident occurred in Bahera village, Sonbhadra, on Sunday night.
Police registered a case against ten people for mischief and provocation.

Communal Tensions Flare After Temple Incident in Bahera

Communal tensions flared in Bahera village, Sonbhadra, following an incident on Sunday night where a group of individuals allegedly urinated on a temple wall. Nine people, including five juvenile boys, were subsequently apprehended. The situation escalated when members of different communities confronted each other over the alleged desecration of the sacred site.

Local resident Arvind Srivastava reportedly alerted neighbors after noticing the adolescents. The ensuing objection led to alleged threats from the youths before they fled. Karma police were alerted and initiated an investigation, filing a case against ten individuals, including five juveniles, for mischief and provocation. Four adults were arrested, while legal proceedings for the minors commenced under the Juvenile Justice Act, as officials worked to restore calm.