Members of the Hindu Raksha Dal staged a protest at the district headquarters demanding an investigation into claims of a buried ancient Shiva temple inside the campus of Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh’s Deoband.
The protest, led by Lalit Sharma, also saw demonstrators raising slogans against Iqra Hasan over her recent confrontation with police in Saharanpur.
Claim of Ancient Shiva Temple Beneath Darul Uloom
During the demonstration, Lalit Sharma claimed that a “buried ancient Shiva temple” exists nearly 14 feet below the Darul Uloom premises and called for a “fair and transparent investigation” into the matter.
He said the organisation would also seek legal intervention through the courts to push for an administrative inquiry.
“We demand a scientific survey by the Archaeological Department and concerned authorities to ensure a transparent and impartial investigation,” Sharma said while submitting a memorandum to the district administration.
The Hindu Raksha Dal alleged that the issue was serious and should be examined through technical and archaeological methods.
However, no official evidence has been publicly presented to substantiate the claim, and authorities have not announced any investigation into the matter.
Protest Over Iqra Hasan Controversy
The protest also focused on criticism of Iqra Hasan following a recent controversy linked to her visit to the DIG office in connection with the Monu Kashyap death case.
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