Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Apr 28: An FIR has been registered against the Someshwar temple management committee and its president at the Ullal police station for holding Brahmakalashotsava on Wednesday, April 28.
The event had led to the of gathering people in mass numbers and came in direct violation of Covid health guidelines issued by the state government.
A case registered under Section 188, 269 and 5 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 for the violations. The Brahmakalashotsava was held on April 26. The deputy commissioner had also directed strict action against the temple management when photos and videos of the event went viral on social media.
The case was registered following the complaint from Krishna, manager of the Someshwar Municipal Council. Assistant commissioner (AC) Madan Mohan had also raided the temple premises and sent back the people gathered as soon as he received the complaint.