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Police file FIR against 14 in Acoi temple dispute
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 02:03 AM
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The police have registered a case against 14 individuals in connection with a dispute over the Acoi temple, according to official reports.
Police officials said a formal First Information Report (FIR) was lodged against fourteen persons following a heated dispute at the Acoi temple. The complaint alleges that the accused were involved in activities that disrupted the sanctity of the religious site and threatened public order. Investigators have begun collecting statements from witnesses and securing any material evidence related to the incident.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the accused, but confirmed that the case falls under sections dealing with unlawful assembly and disturbance of religious harmony. The police have also warned that further legal action will be taken if the situation escalates or if any additional offenses are reported.
The Acoi temple, a local place of worship, has become the focus of community tension, prompting law enforcement to intervene to prevent further unrest. Officials emphasized that maintaining peace and protecting religious sentiments remain top priorities.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward. No arrests have been reported as of now, and the matter is expected to be examined in detail by the district court.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by authorities in managing disputes that involve religious sentiments, especially in regions where such sites hold significant cultural importance.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the accused, but confirmed that the case falls under sections dealing with unlawful assembly and disturbance of religious harmony. The police have also warned that further legal action will be taken if the situation escalates or if any additional offenses are reported.
The Acoi temple, a local place of worship, has become the focus of community tension, prompting law enforcement to intervene to prevent further unrest. Officials emphasized that maintaining peace and protecting religious sentiments remain top priorities.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward. No arrests have been reported as of now, and the matter is expected to be examined in detail by the district court.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by authorities in managing disputes that involve religious sentiments, especially in regions where such sites hold significant cultural importance.