Two men, who claim to be workers of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha were arrested for allegedly pouring ‘gangajal’ at the Taj Mahal on Saturday.
The accused were arrested after a video in which the Hindu Mahasabha worker was seen pouring holy water inside the tomb went viral on social media platforms.
According to a report of IANS, the arrested men claimed that they offered holy water in plastic bottles believing that the iconic Taj Mahal was not a monument but a Shiv temple and poured the water onto a sticker placed inside the tomb displaying 'Om'.
The two men are in custody at the Taj Ganj police station and a probe is underway, Agra City Deputy Commissioner of Police Suraj Rai said.
Efforts are being made to rename the Taj Mahal, coupled with attempts to conduct religious ceremonies or prayers by some at this monument.
Currently, a court proceeding is taking place locally as they seek permission to carry out these religious routines.
Groups aligned with Hindutva ideology often refer to the Taj Mahal as ‘TejoMahalay’.
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