BJP leaders and Hindu organisations protested the alleged defilement of religious offerings
The action soon triggered a protest by BJP leaders and Hindu organisations, news agency ANI reported. HYDERABAD: Three residents of a housing society in Hyderabad’s Madannapet area were taken into custody on Sunday after a packet containing bones and food waste was allegedly thrown near an Annadanam distribution area during Ganapati celebrations.
The material was allegedly thrown from the 2 BHK Police Housing Society while Ganesh immersion and an Annadanam programme were underway nearby, DCP Charminar Zone Kiran Khare said, according to preliminary information.
The three persons detained have been identified as Mohammad Imran Qureshi, Arshiya Begum and Sameena, all residents of the housing society, the DCP said. Earlier, police had said that a packet containing bones and food waste was found outside the Annadanam distribution area near the housing society. He said the grievances of residents and protesters had been addressed and warned people against spreading rumours.
The incident led BJP leaders and members of Hindu organisations to stage a protest in Chanchalguda, alleging an attempt to defile Lord Ganesh prasad and demanding immediate action against those responsible. Three residents were accused of throwing the packet, following which they were taken into custody.