Tirumala Temple Chief Priest in Legal Trouble Over Allegations in Video
24 Feb 2024 5:48 PM GMT
A.V. Ramana Deekshitulu. (Image: Twitter)
TIRUPATI: A.V. Ramana Deekshitulu, the honorary chief priest of the Tirumala Srivari temple, has been booked by the Tirumala police following a complaint against a video containing his alleged remarks.
The video, deemed controversial, reportedly includes accusations against Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) officials and concerns about adherence to religious practices.
Based on a complaint, the police registered a case against Deekshitulu under sections of the Indian Penal Code related to hate speech, mischief and criminal intimidation.
Authorities are investigating the video's authenticity and will take further action based on forensic reports.
The current chief priest, A. Venugopala Deekshitulu, and other priests have denied the video’s claims, calling them baseless and intended to damage TTD’s reputation.
The Ahobila Mutt, a Hindu religious institution, condemned Deekshitulu’s alleged comments and urged the TTD Board to consider removing him from his position.
Deekshitulu, through social media, refuted the accusations, claiming the video is fabricated and edited to damage his relationship with TTD.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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