Gopalganj: A violent altercation erupted on Saturday at the Thawe Durga Temple in Gopalganj, leaving several devotees injured after a dispute over religious offerings, or Prasad.
Reports suggest the confrontation began over disagreements regarding the price and quality of the offerings. What started as a verbal exchange between a shopkeeper and worshippers quickly escalated into a physical brawl, with multiple shopkeepers allegedly joining in the attack.
The clash caused chaos within the temple complex, prompting panic among other visitors. Police were dispatched promptly to the scene and restored order. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts to identify those involved.
The incident has provoked widespread outrage among devotees, who have demanded stricter security measures at the temple and the revocation of licences for the shopkeepers implicated in the attack.
