Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Kashmiri Man Detained at Ram Temple
A 55-year-old man from Kashmir named Ahmed Sheikh tried to pray at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Security guards stopped him and took him to the police.
His family says he is not well in his mind and has shown doctors' reports to prove it.
The police are asking him questions to find out why he did this and if anyone else helped him.
They are also checking how he got into the temple.
The police found some nuts and raisins with him, and he said he was going to Ajmer.
The police and other agencies are also checking the security at the temple to make sure this doesn't happen again.
Ahmed Sheikh, a 55-year-old man from Kashmir, was detained for attempting to offer namaz at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex in Ayodhya.
Sheikh entered the temple premises, visited the shrine, and sat near the Sita Rasoi area, allegedly preparing to offer namaz.
Security personnel intervened and detained Sheikh, who reportedly raised slogans when stopped.
Sheikh's family claims he is mentally ill and provided medical records as evidence.
Police are investigating Sheikh's intent, travel details, and possible involvement of others, while reviewing security arrangements at the temple.
- Who
- Ahmed Sheikh, a 55-year-old resident of Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Attempted to offer namaz at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex and raised slogans when stopped
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex, Ayodhya
- Why
- Motives are under investigation; family claims he is mentally ill
Family's Perspective
Police Investigation
Mental Health
Family's Perspective
The family claims the man is mentally ill and provided medical records as evidence.
Police Investigation
Police are investigating the man's mental state and his intent.
- Name
- Ahmed Sheikh
- Residence
- Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
- Location of Incident
- Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex, Ayodhya
- Date of Incident
- Saturday
- Action Taken
- Detained and interrogated by police
- Security Breach
- Entered through Gate D1
- Additional Suspects
- Two other men in traditional Kashmiri attire
- Items Found
- Cashews and raisins
- Claimed Destination
- Ajmer
Sources
Kashmiri youth caught trying to perform namaz at Ram temple, arrested
Security Breach At Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Kashmiri Man Attempts To Offer Namaz Within Temple Premises, Detained
Ayodhya: Three Kashmiri Muslims detained for offering Namaz inside Ram Mandir premises
Kashmiri man attempts to offer namaz at Ram Mandir complex
Kashmiri man attempts to offer namaz at Ram Mandir complex
