After Sambhal, Varanasi, Aligarh, and Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh, a 120-year-old Shiva temple has been found in Amethi. This temple in Aurangabad village under the Musafirkhana police station area is alleged to have been illegally occupied by the local Muslims. In this regard, a complaint demanding action has been submitted to the SDM. Subsequently, the SDM handed over the investigation of the matter to the Tehsildar.
According to the local Hindus, the 120-year-old Pancha Shikhar Shiva Temple has been illegally occupied by the Muslim community who have also prohibited worship for the last 20 years.
Villagers say that the temple was established about 120 years ago by a Dalit family in the village, after which this temple has been the centre of faith of the people of the area. Still, for the last several years, Hindus have been restricted from doing pooja rituals inside the temple causing anger among the people of the village. On Monday, BJP District General Secretary Atul Singh led the villagers who gave a complaint letter to SDM Preeti Tiwari and sought action.
SDM Preeti Tiwari said that the investigation of the whole matter has been handed over to the Tehsildar. Further action will be taken after the investigation report is presented.
