Rajasthan MLA arrested for trying to enter private temple

Jaipur, Dec 24 (PTI) A Rajasthan MLA was today arrested along with his supporters in Jalore district when he tried entering into a private temple, a senior police official said.Additional Director Gen

Jaipur, Dec 24 (PTI) A Rajasthan MLA was today arrested along with his supporters in Jalore district when he tried entering into a private temple, a senior police official said.

Additional Director General (Law and Order) NRK Reddy said the action was taken after the National People’s Party (NPP) leader Kirodi Lal Meena tried to enter a private temple of a community in Sankhwali village, which the community members objected.

“Meena was arrested under CrPc 151 (prevent cognizable offence),” Jalore superintendent of police Vikas Sharma said.

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