Elderly devotees manhandled by cops at Rajasthan temple

Jaipur: At least four elderly devotees, including two women, were allegedly manhandled by four policemen in Mehndipur Balaji temple in Dausa district of Rajasthan.

The incident occurred yesterday when there was huge rush on the temple premises.

The devotees had an argument with the policemen over some issue, Dausa Superintendent of Police Yogesh Yadav said, adding that the matter is being probed.

He said that the devotees did not file any complaint. However, the circle officer of police has been asked to probe the matter.

The policemen allegedly slapped an elderly man and manhandled others, including the women.