Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady (SP)

Beltangady. Nov 7: Pieces of beef, skull, legs of cow and bones were found to have been thrown near Bangadi Lord Veerabhadra temple in Indabettu village and on road leading to Pichakaru Yermal in the taluk on Sunday November 6 morning. The people from the locality said that unscrupulous elements, who are aware that the area houses a large number of Hindu and Muslim families, are responsible for this development aimed at disrupting harmony they enjoy.

In a complaint filed in the police station in the town, the villagers noted that some miscreants are purposefully indulging in acts of sacrilege with the specific purpose of inciting people and giving rise to communal tension. Therefore, they have asked the police to see that such acts do not recur, and those behind these acts are firmly dealt with.

It is felt that the above items were thrown during Saturday night. Beef was also found deposited near a shop standing adjacent to the temple owned by Naveen. A large number of people had gathered at the temple after coming to know of this incident. A police team led by local police sub-inspector, Ravi, went to the spot, inspected the area, and took steps to see that unsavoury incidents did not occur.

The atmosphere was not vitiated as the police took timely action to avert any backlash. Some locals also reported this incident to district superintendents of police. On the basis of a complaint filed by people, a case was registered in the police station here and an investigation was launched.