“Tamil Nadu: Thudiyalur Police book BJP functionary for objecting to sale of beef near temple, withdraws case after locals protest”, Opindia, January 11, 2025:

“On 9th January, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) OBC team district secretary Subramani from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, was booked by Thudiyalur police for allegedly telling a couple in Udayampalayam village to stop selling beef near Veeramathi Amman Temple.

Hundreds of locals gathered to protest the police action against Subramani, following which security was tightened in the area. Following the protest, the case against BJP functionary has been reportedly withdrawn.

Reportedly, the protesters blocked the road leading to Maniyakarampalayam. The village is home to temples, including Mariamman, Veeramathi Amman, and Karupparayan. This is not the first time villagers have protested against such beef stalls in the area, as there are temples and schools…….”

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