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Himachal: Police book temple committee in Karsog over alleged animal sacrifice

Karsog, Jun 2 (UNI) The police have registered a case against the committee members of Chanjodi Mahamai Temple in Karsog sub-division of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh following allegations of animal sacrifice during a religious ceremony.
A committee member was questioned on Monday, and investigations are currently underway.
Confirming the development, DSP Gauravjit Singh said that an FIR (first information report) has been registered based on a written complaint, and further investigation is being carried out to verify the claims.
“We are examining all available evidence, including videos and eyewitness accounts, to establish the facts. Legal action will be taken if any violation of the 2014 Himachal Pradesh High Court order is confirmed,” he said.
The complaint was filed by a local resident, Mehr Singh Kokhlia, who alleged that a goat was sacrificed on the night of May 30 at the temple's sacred pond during the "pran pratishtha" (consecration) ceremony, which followed the renovation of the temple. He claimed that four goats were sacrificed and that he has concrete evidence to support this.
Notably, a similar Special Leave Petition (SLP) is pending in the Supreme Court, where pro-animal rights activists have challenged mass animal sacrifices held during the Bhunda festival in the Rohru area of Shimla district. The apex court has sought a status report from the Deputy Commissioner of Shimla in that matter.
Back in Karsog, Singh further alleged that animal sacrifices have taken place at three other temples in the area in recent weeks. So far, eight people have been named in the FIR, and the complainant has demanded that action be taken against nine more.
However, temple committee president Prithi Singh Negi has denied all allegations, stating that no animal sacrifice occurred and that only coconuts were broken during the rituals.
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