UP devotees assaulted in MP at Mata Tekri in Dewas:Dispute over illegal parking collection; police register case against 5 accused

Devotees from Uttar Pradesh visiting Mata Tekri Temple in Dewas are assaulted over a dispute on illegal parking and demands for money as ‘prasadi’. A video of the incident surfaces, and the victims file a complaint at Kotwali police station. Devotees assaulted near Dewas temple Pictures of the assault Allegation of illegal extortion in parking Police took action against five people
Kotwali police station in-charge Shyamchandra Sharma said, Some people assaulted devotees from UP in a dispute over illegal parking and ‘prasadi’ (offerings) in front of the Indian Bank on Station Road. The investigation found that the devotees were not at fault. The station in charge said, A case has been registered against five people, including two women, under sections of disturbing the peace in connection with the incident. Other suspects are being identified through CCTV footage. He said that such incidents will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against the culprits.