Tension gripped Deekshabhoomi after an intoxicated man committed an objectionable act on Tuesday night. The incident took place inside a temporary dome set up at Kurve’s School. The dome was arranged to accommodate devotees visiting for Dhammachakra Pravartan Diwas. The man allegedly urinated in front of an idol. Angry devotees caught the man and beat him severely. Police personnel intervened in time and rescued him from the crowd. They took him to Bajaj Nagar Police Station.

 

The accused was identified as Kanchan Sonawane (26), a resident of Patur in Akola district. Later, a large number of angry devotees gathered outside the police station. They raised slogans and demanded strict action against him. DCP Zone I S Rushikesh Reddy reached the spot. He assured the crowd that strict action would be taken. Sonawane was produced before a court on Wednesday afternoon. The court sent him to judicial custody. Timely police action helped prevent the situation from turning more serious.