Jaunpur Police Tighten Security After Rumours of Shivling Found Near Graveyard

Jaunpur: A heavy deployment of security forces has been made in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur ensuring heightened security after rumours of a Shivling discovery near a graveyard in the Nagar Kotwali police station area spread on Saturday. The rumours regarding the Shivling prompted authorities to beef up security in the area to avoid any law and order situation. 

Amidst rumours taking rounds, Superintendent of Police (City) Arvind Kumar Verma debunked the claims, stating that the information circulating on social media is “completely wrong”.

SP Verma clarified that there is already a temple in the area where people offer worship, and the police force has been deployed to maintain security and prevent any potential unrest. The swift action by the authorities aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure public safety, the official stated. 

City Magistrate Indra Nandan Singh and City Kotwal Mithilesh Mishra reached the spot as soon as they learnt about the social media chatter.

Local councillor Ashfaq Mansuri said, "There has never been any dispute here. This temple has been there for about 15 years. People offer worship here." "Today, suddenly someone spread rumours about this. The police force has been deployed here. There is no dispute. Both Hindu and Muslim brothers live together here," the councillor said.

Locals said there is a Shivling in the area for a long time.

"There was a dispute many years ago. A compromise was reached. There has never been any dispute since," a local said.