Two detained over obscene act near Vaishno Devi shrine

Police detained two persons, including a juvenile, after a viral video allegedly showed two couples engaging in obscene acts near the Bhawan market area of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Efforts are underway to trace the remaining accused in the case

Jammu: Two persons, including a juvenile, were detained for their alleged involvement in an obscene act near the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi atop the Trikuta Hills in Reasi district, police said on Sunday.

A police spokesperson said the action against the accused followed a viral video showing two couples allegedly engaged in obscene and inappropriate acts near the Bhawan market area, which attracted widespread public attention.

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He said that on July 17, Police Station Bhawan received information about two boys and two girls allegedly engaging in such activity, which inconvenienced pilgrims and hurt their religious sentiments.

Taking cognisance of the matter, police registered an FIR under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the accused.

During the investigation, the spokesperson said a special police team detained the two accused, Pritam Singh of Talwara and a juvenile. The juvenile was handed over to his family after completing the necessary legal formalities in accordance with the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, he said.

The spokesperson said efforts are underway to trace the remaining accused involved in the case.

He said the police reiterated their commitment to maintaining public order, preserving the sanctity of religious places and ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for devotees.

“Strict legal action will be taken against anyone disturbing public peace or hurting the religious sentiments of devotees,” the spokesperson said.