Bengaluru man arrested for vandalising Seer Shivakumar Swami statue gives THIS shocking reason
- The Archbishop criticised the disrespect shown, and police are examining the potential influence of Srikrishna's mental health on his behavior.
Bengaluru news: The accused who vandalised statue of the revered Lingayat seer Shivakumar Swami from Bengaluru's Siddaganga Mutt last month has been arrested and is currently remanded in the judicial custody. However, the reason given by him for his wrongdoings is shocking.
The accused, identified as Srikrishna, reportedly claimed that a vision of Jesus Christ in his dream inspired him to deface the statue, according to NDTV report.
On November 30, Srikrishna at 1.30 am reached near the statue which was at Bengaluru's Veerabhadra Nagar. He partially defaced Seer's statue and left the scene.
On seeing the partially defaced statue of the Seer, communal-protest like situation errupted in the area. As per the report, resident also demanded to take action against the accused.
Speaking on the statement made by the accused, Dr Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bangalore, said, “The purpose of such statements is only to spread communal tension and discord. This disrespect towards a great saint like Shivakumar Swami Ji, who was a symbol of peace, compassion and secular values, is unacceptable," as quoted by NDTV.
The report further stated that the police are investigating whether Srikrishna's mental health contributed him to commit the crime.
FIR against Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer
Last Friday, an FIR was registered against Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji for his remarks on voting power to Muslims. Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, terming the case against the seer as an insult to the Vokkaliga community said the BJP will protest on the streets if he is "harassed".
The seer had made the statement during a protest meeting organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh on Tuesday against notices issued by Karnataka's waqf board. Urging everyone to unite to protect farmers and their land, Swamiji had said that a law should be brought in where Muslims community don't have the voting power.
(With inputs from PTI)
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First Published:6 Dec 2024, 01:49 PM IST
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