Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Sakal Hindu Samaj Seeks Action After Dindigad Temple Clash
A group called Sakal Hindu Samaj protested about a fight near Dindigad Mahadev Temple.
The group said an argument began after local youths stopped people allegedly carrying meat near the religious site.
It alleged that the argument became a physical fight.
The protesters also said another confrontation happened at a hospital.
They asked police to investigate and take action.
They want more security at the temple.
They also asked for a permanent police outpost there.
The group said it would hold a bigger protest on August 30 if nothing changed.
Sakal Hindu Samaj members protested in Wadpe on August 25, 2026.
The group sought police action over a reported clash at Dindigad Mahadev Temple.
Its memorandum alleged that an argument over carrying meat near the site escalated into violence.
Protesters demanded stronger security, withdrawal of cases against local residents and a permanent police outpost.
The group warned of a larger agitation on August 30 if its demands were not addressed.
- Who
- Sakal Hindu Samaj members and residents from nearby villages submitted the demands.
- What
- They protested over a reported clash at Dindigad Mahadev Temple and sought police action and stronger security.
- When
- The protest took place on August 25, 2026; the reported temple clash occurred the previous Sunday, and a larger agitation was threatened for August 30.
- Where
- The protest was held at Wadpe, and the reported incidents occurred at Dindigad Mahadev Temple and IGM Sub-District Hospital in the Bhiwandi area.
- Why
- The protesters alleged that the clash created religious tension and demanded action, withdrawal of cases against local residents and improved security.
- Protesting group
- Sakal Hindu Samaj
- Protest date
- August 25, 2026
- Reported incident
- A clash between two groups at the Dindigad Mahadev Temple premises
- Main demands
- Strict police action, stronger temple security and withdrawal of cases against local residents
- Security proposal
- A permanent police outpost with round-the-clock deployment at the Dindigad pilgrimage site
- Memorandum recipient
- Bhiwandi Taluka Police Station Senior Police Inspector Harshavardhan Barve
- Threatened action
- A broader agitation on August 30 if the demands are not addressed