Unlike other priests, Sri Krishna Bhat was often seen climbing the 3-metre long Shivalinga and clearing the flowers offered to the deity the previous day.
In his monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi spoke to frontline workers and assured citizens that the government and administration is doing its best to tide over the pandemic.
Reportedly, around 6 security personnel deployed at the hospital tried to protect the accused but were later overpowered and arrested by the police as well.