The incident occurred on December 12, 2023, when a group of Ayyappa devotees from Andhra Pradesh visited the Srirangam Renganathar temple in Trichy. A clash broke out between the devotees and temporary staff of the temple, resulting in injuries to some of the devotees.
The Ayyappa devotees were visiting the temple to pay their respects to Sami when they were attacked by the ad hoc workers. Following the incident, the Andhra Pradesh devotees filed a complaint with the Srirangam police, leading to the registration of a case in two sections.
As a result of the investigation, three temporary employees of the temple, identified as Bharat, Selva, and Vignesh, were arrested in connection with the attack. The police are continuing their investigation into the incident to determine the cause and to ensure the safety of all visitors to the temple.
The temple management has expressed regret over the incident and has assured devotees that necessary steps will be taken to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. The authorities have also urged all visitors to the temple to remain calm and respectful during their visits.
The incident has sparked concern among the devotees and the local community, leading to calls for increased security and vigilance at the temple. The authorities have assured the public that measures will be taken to improve security and to ensure the safety of all visitors to the temple.
The three arrested individuals are currently in police custody and will face legal proceedings in connection with the attack on the Ayyappa devotees. The authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.
Overall, the incident has raised questions about the safety and security of religious visitors to the temple and has prompted calls for increased vigilance and preventative measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.