The Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, has strict guidelines set by the Temple Trust that prohibit the entry of non-Hindus into its premises.
Following an incident where a group of individuals allegedly attempted to enter the temple and offer a ‘chaddar’, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has urged people to maintain peace and cooperate with the authorities in maintaining law and order. In response to the incident, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed a special investigation team to conduct a thorough probe into the matter.
“Deputy CM of Maharashtra Devendra Fandanvis has ordered to constitute a special investigation team led by an ADG-level officer to probe the incident,” according to a statement issued by the Deputy CM’s office.
“An FIR has been filed and an SIT under the additional director general of police will investigate the matter,” Fadnavis said adding strict action will be taken against those found responsible.Inspector General of Police BG Shekhar told today that on May 13 security guards at the temple, which is considered an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus, prevented an attempt of a group of six to seven people to enter.
“There is peace in Trimbakeshwar and there’s no problem in the law and order situation. We will proceed with the investigation as per rules and regulations and will take further action on that basis,” he told.Meanwhile, according to a statement from the office of Devendra Fandanvis, the SIT will also probe a similar incident that happened last year.