Durga idol immersions in Bahraich were delayed for several hours following an incident that disrupted the process. Senior police officials intervened to restore calm, and the immersion eventually resumed.
Tensions Halt Immersion Across District
The situation escalated as idols were stopped across Bahraich, with people raising slogans. The District Inspector General (DIG) and Additional Director General (ADG) S.K. Pratap Singh arrived to address the issue. After senior officials reassured the public, immersion ceremonies resumed peacefully.
CM Promises Action Against Miscreants
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the incident on social media, ensuring that those responsible for disrupting peace in Bahraich will face strict action. He directed the administration to guarantee safety and ensure that idol immersion continues without further delays. Police and officials are coordinating with religious groups to manage the situation.
जनपद बहराइच के महसी में माहौल बिगाड़ने वालों को बख्शा नहीं जाएगा।
सभी को सुरक्षा की गारंटी, लेकिन उपद्रवियों और जिनकी लापरवाही से घटना घटी है, ऐसे लोगों को चिह्नित कर कठोरतम कार्रवाई के निर्देश दिए हैं।
प्रतिमा विसर्जन जारी रहेगा। प्रशासन और पुलिस के अधिकारियों को मौके पर…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 13, 2024
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