Controversy at Omkareshwar Temple Complex: Staff Attack Devotees with Sticks; Video Goes Viral

मुख्य बातें
- •Dispute arose over making the suspension bridge in Omkareshwar Temple complex a one-way route.
- •Temple trust employees (wearing red T-shirts) allegedly attacked devotees with sticks and rods.
- •Video of the assault went viral on social media, showing the violent incident.
- •Police appealed for calm from both sides; investigation is ongoing.
A controversial incident has come to light in the sacred Omkareshwar Temple complex in Khandwa district, where temple staff allegedly attacked devotees with sticks. The incident began after a dispute arose over the decision to make the suspension bridge in Omkareshwar a one-way route. Following the decision, a heated argument broke out between the temple trust employees and devotees. As the situation escalated, employees wearing red T-shirts resorted to beating the devotees with sticks and rods.
A video of the assault is rapidly circulating on social media platforms. In the footage, temple staff can be seen striking devotees with sticks and rods, while the devotees attempt to defend themselves. After the altercation, a sharp exchange of words ensued between both sides, prompting police intervention. However, no written complaint has been filed by either party in the matter so far.

