Threat through anonymous letter to blow up Shriram Temple at Nipani (Karnataka)

Nipani (Karnataka) – Two anonymous letters threatening to blow up the Shriram Temple at the old PB Road have been found. The letter also threatens to kill the Trustees. The Police have registered a case against the unknown individuals and instructed the Trustees to install CCTV in the Temple premises. In the wake of the threat, Temple security has been beefed up.

The first letter was found near the sanctum sanctorum of the Temple and the other, near Hanuman Temple. Both the letters were written in Hindi. The Trustees handed over the letters to the City Police and lodged a complaint.

DSP of Chikodi Department Gopalkrishna Goudar called a meeting with the Temple Trustees on 9th March and took required information. The Police inspected the Temple premises and instructed to build a protective wall around it, appoint two permanent staff and remove the encroachment in front of the Temple. (While these suggestions could be useful, the Police cannot do away with their responsibility. – Editor)

Credits : R Digital

On 9th March, the State Government has directed to provide security to all the Temples in the State. Following this, a contingent of State Reserve Force and Senior Police officers have been deployed in the Temple premises.

Editorial Perspective

Hindu temples are unsafe in Karnataka.