Kolkata: A deeply disturbing incident unfolded in Kandar village, Murshidabad, where a video captured a Muslim man entering a Hindu temple and committing an offensive act by urinating in close proximity to the Shiv Ling, a sacred symbol in Hinduism. This incident, which occurred on October 31, 2023, has garnered widespread attention and condemnation after the video went viral on the internet.

The video footage shows the accused, identified as Ara Sheikh, engaged in a heated exchange with another individual before making his way to the temple premises. Despite the pleas and shouts of onlookers who attempted to deter him, Ara Sheikh proceeded to urinate inside the temple, an act seen as deeply disrespectful and offensive to the Hindu community.

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A Muslim youth named Ara Sheikh(S/O- Ratan Sheikh) entered a Hindu temple, urinate at Kandar village, Under Salar Block of #Murshidabad district. The video is already viral in Facebook. Several posts claim that the Muslim youth is arrested. pic.twitter.com/Nj9oUgar5A

— Hindu Voice (@HinduVoice_in) November 4, 2023

The circulation of this video triggered outrage among the online community, especially within the Hindu community. Many have called for stringent actions to be taken against the accused, emphasizing the profound hurt caused to their religious sentiments.

Reports from local media indicate that Ara Sheikh has been arrested by the police. Additionally, it has been revealed that he has been undergoing treatment for mental health issues since 2017, suggesting that his condition may have played a role in his actions. Medical records and a recorded conversation with local law enforcement have been presented to support these claims, confirming the arrest of Ara Sheikh in connection with the incident.

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