• Source:JND

A police inspector has come under intense scrutiny after a video showing him touching the feet of Bageshwar Dham head Dhirendra Shastri at Raipur Airport in Chhattisgarh while on duty went viral. The footage shows Inspector Manish Tiwari, the on-duty station in-charge, first saluting Shastri and then bending down to touch his feet.

Following the incident, Tiwari has been attached to the police lines, and authorities are reviewing his conduct amid questions about the appropriateness of a uniformed officer’s actions.

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In the video, Inspector Manish Tiwari, the on-duty station in-charge, can be seen removing his shoe, saluting Bageshwar Dham head Dhirendra Shastri, and then bending down to touch his feet.

Authorities clarified that touching the feet of any religious figure while in uniform and on duty violates police service norms and undermines the dignity of the uniform, India TV News reported.

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Taking note of the police officer’s conduct, senior officers immediately ordered Inspector Manish Tiwari to be attached to the police lines, stressing that faith and official duties must remain separate while on duty.

The disciplinary action is aimed at upholding the neutrality, integrity, and honour associated with the police uniform. However, the incident continues to attract public attention and debate.

Dhirendra Shastri In Raipur For Religious Discourse

Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, Peethadhishwar of Bageshwar Dham, is in Raipur to conduct a religious discourse, which is expected to attract lakhs of devotees, the report added. Recently, he expressed concern over the situation of Hindus in Bangladesh.

Speaking on the Bangladesh issue, Shashtri said, "It is unfortunate. It has become necessary for the Indian government to take crucial steps for Hindus in Bangladesh... If no action is taken, the identity of Hindus will be at risk... If we do not help them now, then the idea of Hindu unity will lose its meaning... Bangladeshi Hindus must be protected... Those living here illegally should be replaced by Bangladeshi Hindus."


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