BJP MP Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Priests in Uttar Pradesh
Revenue police in Almora district of Uttarakhand have arrested BJP MP from Aonla in Uttar Pradesh Dharmendra Kashyap and three others for allegedly making use of abusive words and misconducting with the priests of Jageshwar Dham and other members of the temple management committee.
According to revenue sub-inspector Gopal Singh Bisht, the incident took place on July 31. Bisht said that they have booked the MP and the accused following a complaint by the temple committee.
Kashyap and three others had gone to the temple at about 3.30 pm and stayed there till about 6.30 pm although its gates were shut for devotees at 6 pm.
“As per the complaint, the staff had made repeated requests to the MP to leave the temple. Priests and temple committee members have alleged that when they asked ...