Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Mirzapur: Samaj Leader Threatens Police Over Temple Tobacco Fines
In Mirzapur, the acting president of a local group, Avneesh Mishra, got into an argument with the police.
The issue was about the police fining people, including priests, for using tobacco inside the Maa Vindhyavasini Temple.
Mishra threatened the police, saying they would face consequences.
He demanded the police stop issuing fines and first deal with tobacco shops near the temple.
The police had issued the fines based on orders from the District Magistrate.
A video of the confrontation went viral, and now the police have started an investigation and filed a complaint.
Avneesh Mishra, acting president of Vindhya Panda Samaj, argued with police over fines for tobacco use in a temple.
Mishra threatened police officers regarding the fines issued to priests at the Maa Vindhyavasini Temple.
The incident was filmed and shared on social media, showing Mishra's threats to the officers.
Mishra stated that no one would pay the challans and police should first address tobacco shops near the temple.
Mirzapur police filed an FIR against Mishra and launched an investigation into the matter.
- Who
- Avneesh Mishra, acting president of Vindhya Panda Samaj, and Uttar Pradesh police personnel.
- What
- Argument and threats made by Avneesh Mishra to police over fines for tobacco use in a temple.
- When
- Information not available.
- Where
- Maa Vindhyavasini Temple in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Disagreement over police issuing fines for tobacco consumption inside the temple premises.
Vindhya Panda Samaj
Uttar Pradesh Police
Fines
Vindhya Panda Samaj
Fines should not be issued to priests for tobacco use.
Uttar Pradesh Police
Police were following orders from the District Magistrate.
- Incident Location
- Maa Vindhyavasini Temple, Mirzapur
- Involved Parties
- Avneesh Mishra, Uttar Pradesh Police
- Issue
- Fines for tobacco use in temple
- Mishra's Action
- Threats and disagreement over fines
- Police Action
- Issued challans, filed FIR, investigation initiated