Youths Arrested at Taj Mahal for Pouring Holy Water

Two youths were arrested at the Taj Mahal for pouring water, believed to be holy 'Gangajal'. The incident was reported by local authorities and followed a complaint by CISF personnel. A local Hindu organization claimed responsibility, asserting that the Taj Mahal is a Hindu temple.

Youths Arrested at Taj Mahal for Pouring Holy Water
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Police have arrested two youths at the Taj Mahal after they were caught pouring what is believed to be holy 'Gangajal' water. The incident has fueled local tensions and prompted a legal case.

According to Suraj Kumar Rai, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Agra City), the youths entered the site as tourists. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on duty filed a complaint, leading to their arrest.

The case is being investigated under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The arrested youths are said to be members of the local Hindu organization Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM), which claims the Taj Mahal is a Hindu temple.

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