Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad, arrested a man identified as Veerpal Gurjar for desecrating the Siddha Baba Temple, by throwing chicken remains inside. Police revealed that Veerpal’s act was driven by frustration over an unfulfilled wish he had made to God.
The remains of a chicken
were discovered at the Siddha Baba Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad on Thursday, September 5, sparking public outrage among the local Hindu community.
Initial reports had suggested a communal angle to the desecration, with a particular minority community in the area coming under scrutiny.