Valmiki Community Protests Over Defaced Bhagwan Valmiki Portrait

Members of the Valmiki community staged a protest after a portrait of 'Bhagwan Valmiki' was allegedly defaced. Police arrested a man named Raj Kumar for outraging religious feelings. Demonstrations ended after assurances from Superintendent of Police Rupinder Kaur Bhatti regarding further arrests.

Members of the Valmiki community on Monday staged a protest here against the alleged defacement of a portrait of 'Bhagwan Valmiki', police said.

Authorities have arrested a man identified as Raj Kumar and charged him with outraging religious feelings, as part of the investigation surrounding the incident.

The portrait in question was on a poster put up ahead of 'Valmiki Jayanti', a significant cultural observance. Demonstrations subsided after Superintendent of Police Rupinder Kaur Bhatti assured the community of ongoing efforts to apprehend those responsible.

(With inputs from agencies.)