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Police lodge case over 'purification' at Kharge rally site in Nainital
Nainital police have registered a first information report against unidentified persons for conducting a purification ritual at the venue of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's recent political gathering. The FIR comes after the Congress party pressed authorities to take action against those responsible for the incident.
LSN India ·
Police in Nainital have registered a case against unknown persons in connection with a purification ceremony performed at the rally venue of Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, marking a response to sustained pressure from the party leadership.
The development follows complaints from the Congress, which has demanded police action against those who conducted the ritual at the site. The party had characterized the incident as objectionable and called for a thorough investigation.
Details regarding the exact nature of the purification ritual and the circumstances under which it was performed remain limited. The police have launched an investigation to identify the individuals involved in the incident.
The Congress has maintained that such acts are unacceptable and sought accountability from the authorities. The registration of the FIR represents the first official action taken in response to the party's complaints about the matter.