The renowned Chandrika Devi Temple, located on the outskirts of the state capital, witnessed a violent clash between shopkeepers and devotees over the purchase of prasad.
According to reports, a group of shopkeepers united and assaulted the devotees, including some women.
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A video of the clash has gone viral on social media, following which the police registered a case against the shopkeepers and launched an investigation based on CCTV footage.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, JK Dubey said that four individuals — all shopkeepers and their helpers — have been taken into custody.
He said the fight broke out after the devotees refused to purchase prasad from a particular shop.
The victim, Piyush Sharma from Triveni Nagar in Lucknow, said that he and his family were visiting the Chandrika Devi Temple when they declined to buy prasad from a specific shop. This reportedly angered the shopkeepers, who then attacked them.
Dubey confirmed that an investigation is underway and an FIR has been registered at BKT Police Station.