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Religion
Supporters block highway near Brijpura after protest over Dhirendra Shastri comment
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 02:16 PM
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Supporters of the Baba Bageshwar dham blocked the highway near Brijpura in Chhatarpur after a Yadav Mahasabha protest over a purported statement by Pundit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri about Lord Krishna. Police have heightened security amid fears of unrest.
In Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, a demonstration organized by the Yadav Mahasabha turned contentious after members alleged that Pundit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri made a controversial remark about Lord Krishna. The claim sparked anger among followers of the Baba Bageshwar dham, who gathered nearby.
In response, the dham supporters set up a roadblock on the highway close to Brijpura, halting traffic and creating a jam that affected commuters traveling through the region.
Local police, anticipating possible clashes, deployed additional personnel, established checkpoints, and increased patrols along the affected stretch to maintain order.
The dispute revolves around religious sensitivities, with both groups asserting the importance of protecting the sanctity of the deity's image and teachings.
As of the latest reports, the blockade remains in place, but no physical violence has been recorded. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
In response, the dham supporters set up a roadblock on the highway close to Brijpura, halting traffic and creating a jam that affected commuters traveling through the region.
Local police, anticipating possible clashes, deployed additional personnel, established checkpoints, and increased patrols along the affected stretch to maintain order.
The dispute revolves around religious sensitivities, with both groups asserting the importance of protecting the sanctity of the deity's image and teachings.
As of the latest reports, the blockade remains in place, but no physical violence has been recorded. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.