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Religion
Tension in Chhatarpur as Bageshwar Dham supporters block highway over alleged Deependra Krishna Shastri remarks
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 04:01 PM
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Supporters of Bageshwar Dham created a highway jam near Brijpura in Chhatarpur after a controversial statement attributed to Pundit Deependra Krishna Shastri sparked protests by the Yadav Mahasabha, prompting heightened police security.
In Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, a dispute has erupted over a statement allegedly made by Pundit Deependra Krishna Shastri concerning Lord Krishna. The claim has ignited protests by the Yadav Mahasabha, which continues in the city.
Amid the demonstrations, supporters of the Bageshwar Dham congregation blocked the highway near Brijpura, creating a traffic jam that disrupted movement on the main road. The blockage was intended as a show of solidarity with the religious sentiment surrounding the disputed remark.
Local police, anticipating a possible escalation of tension, have deployed additional personnel and heightened security measures around the affected areas. Authorities have not reported any injuries, but the situation remains under close watch as both groups maintain their respective actions.
The incident underscores the sensitivity of religious commentary in the region and the potential for public demonstrations to affect everyday infrastructure such as highways.
Amid the demonstrations, supporters of the Bageshwar Dham congregation blocked the highway near Brijpura, creating a traffic jam that disrupted movement on the main road. The blockage was intended as a show of solidarity with the religious sentiment surrounding the disputed remark.
Local police, anticipating a possible escalation of tension, have deployed additional personnel and heightened security measures around the affected areas. Authorities have not reported any injuries, but the situation remains under close watch as both groups maintain their respective actions.
The incident underscores the sensitivity of religious commentary in the region and the potential for public demonstrations to affect everyday infrastructure such as highways.