Security personnel stopped a Muslim mob trying to force its way into the Triambakeshwar Mandir. Brahmin Mahasabha threatened to undertake intense protests if the police failed to thoroughly investigate the shocking incident. It must be mentioned that the Triambakeshwar Mandir, a Jyotirlinga Mandir, is one of the important Hindu pilgrimage centres.

According to the available information, Muslims who were undertaking urus attempted to force their way into the temple and put a chadar on the holy Linga. However, alert security personnel and temple management prevented them from doing so.

The incident created tension on the premises but timely intervention by the police and the management eased the tensions. In the meanwhile, a demand has been raised for legal action against the Muslim mob. Brahmin Mahasangh said it would undertake protests if the police failed to act in a timely manner.

The administrative officer of the Shri Triambakeshwar Devasthan Trust wrote to the Triambakeshwar police inspector. The administrative officer’s letter says that on May 13 at around 9.41 PM, a urus was passing by the Shri Triambakeshwar Mandir’s north gate. Some of the participants of the urus tried to enter the Mandir from the north gate but the Maharashtra police security personnel stopped the Muslims from entering.

The letter further highlights that only Hindus are permitted to enter the Mandir in keeping with its time-tested traditions. The incident might create social disturbances. On behalf of the Devasthan Trust members, I request you take cognizance of the incident and conduct an enquiry into the same. The administrative officer has further requested the police to ensure legal action against the culprits and take steps to ensure such incidents don’t occur in the future.