Police Lathi-Charge on Shiva Devotees at Srisailam Sparks Outrage Over Temple Mismanagement

Police Lathi-Charge on Shiva Devotees at Srisailam Sparks Outrage Over Temple Mismanagement

Police Lathi-Charge on Shiva Devotees at Srisailam Sparks Outrage Over Temple Mismanagement A serious controversy has erupted at the sacred Srisailam temple following a police lathi-charge on Shiva devotees, triggering widespread anger among pilgrims and religious groups. The incident occurred amid allegations of gross mismanagement by temple authorities, resulting in chaos within the queue lines and an emotionally charged confrontation. Hours of Waiting Turn Into Chaos According to devotees present at the scene, thousands of pilgrims had been standing in queue lines since early morning, waiting patiently for darshan. However, temple staff reportedly delayed opening gates for extended periods, leaving devotees stranded for hours without clear communication or crowd regulation. As frustration mounted, devotees—many of them Shiva Swamulus observing religious austerities—surged forward seeking darshan. What followed was a sudden police intervention that escalated the situation instead of cal…