A chariot of the famous Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Antravedi was reduced into ashes on September 6. Antarvedi is one of the most famous pilgrim centers in Andra Pradesh. The burnt chariot was made by teakwood by a devotee 62 years ago.
A nationwide outrage against the official apathy of the temple was seen after the incident.
People associated with various Hindu groups including the members of BJP and Janasena Party attempted to march against the officials of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple at Antarvedi.
The protest surged towards the violent path and the local police took the necessary actions and blocked the entry for the outsiders in Antarvadi village from today. The authorities have deployed the additional forces around the temple to prevent the havoc situation.
More than 100 members of Bajrang Dal and other Hindu groups were arrested on Wednesday the Andra Pradesh Police. The BJP Amalapuram Parliamentary segment president Manepalli Ayyaji Verma was set under the house arrest today.