By Nita Yadav
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Srinath Ji Charan Chowki Mandir
On August 15, some people entered the famous temple in a village in Rajasthan’s Kota district. The priest of the temple has alleged that at least 25-30 people armed with sticks, knives and other weapons entered the temple and started threatening the priest. The priest somehow closed the door and saved his life. Not only this, the accused also threatened to blow up the temple with bombs. After which the villagers have filed a complaint in the whole matter. At present, 1-4 squads have been deployed by the police for the security of the temple.
According to available information, Charan Chowki temple of world famous Srinathji is built in Motipur village of Kota, Rajasthan. The temple is looked after by priest Sohanlal. Sohanlal himself has registered a case against the miscreants in the police station. The priest went to the local Kaithoon police station and filed an FIR against the accused, after which the police officer provided security to the temple considering the seriousness of the matter.
Threatened to blow up the bus
This famous Sri Nathji Charan Chowki Temple is managed by the Sri Nathji Mandir Trust of Nathdwara. Following the bomb threat to the temple, people from Hindu organizations gathered and on Friday gave a memorandum to the authorities for appropriate action in this regard. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan President of the World Hindu Parishad Mr. Nath said that anti-social elements have encroached on the temple premises. Liquor was consumed there which the priest opposed. After this 25-30 people entered the temple with weapons. Threatened to kill the priest and blow up the temple premises with bombs.
Investigation is being done
IG Ravi Dutt Gaur has assured a serious and impartial investigation into the entire matter. Kota Rural District Superintendent of Police Karan Sharma said that a complaint has been registered against the temple priest. Considering the seriousness of the whole matter, immediate action has been taken. At present Japta 1-4 jawans have been deployed for security in the temple premises. According to sources, there will be round-the-clock security in the temple now.
Why is the temple special?
This is a temple of Lord Sri Krishna in Motipura village of Kota where the infant form feet of Srinathji are worshipped. This temple is about 18 km from Kota. There are mainly 6 Charan Chowks of Lord Shri Krishna located all over the country. Of which Motpura is the third. The responsibility of the temple service is taken by the confirmed Sampradaya Peeth.
Report – Harish Acharya/Kota
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