The Chief Minister UtTarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami 10. More than 300 “false” people who pretended to be holy were arrested by the police in six districts of the Kumaon division.
What is Kalan’s operation?
Operation Kalan is a campaign to reveal and eliminate fraudulent spiritual leaders who report the public under the pretext of faith. It provokes inspiration from the mythological figure of Kalan, a demon who masked as a holy to deceive others.
According to Dhami: “Like the Demon Kalan, he used disguise to deception, many such” kalanemis “exists in today’s society that abuse religion to commit crimes. It is an effort to protect people’s faith and ensure that our communities only lead real spiritual guides. ”
The police interrogated 1,250 suspects because the verification drive continues under the Kalan operation. “Uttarakhand is carried out by a continuous verification drive to question the suspects. The police questioned 1,250 suspects,” said Uttarakhand Inspector Nilesh Anand Bharne or.
Preventive detention and Challany are among the actions that the state has accepted against them.
“These individuals used the faith of people with superstition, fraud and false claims of divine powers. They had no valid identity or documentation in support of their credentials. During the campaign, they were suspected of being taken into custody, their background was verified and the necessary legal steps were taken.”
He added that all police stations and bases across Kumaon were asked to be on the emergency room and continue in action against suspects who masked as spiritual leaders.
Congress leader and former CM Harish Rawat supports OP Kalanemi
“Kalanmi was a character from Ramayana, who tried to defend Hanuman Ji. Uttarakhand cm Harish Rawat said.
Jagat Guru Balak Devacharya Maharaj calls Kalan’s “necessary” surgery
“I think this initiative is essential, because nowadays many people roam around masked as saints – as a demon in disguise – and many of them belong to certain groups with the law.
Another political reaction
Shiv Sena’s spokesman (UBT) Anand Dubey appreciated this step, but called on the main minister to engage in self -reflection. “Catching fake babas is commendable, but CM Dhami must also identify” kalanemis “within their own party, who are corrupt and create social unrest,” he said.
BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain mentioned: “Many false people are looting innocent believers with false promises and” miracles “. This campaign will help them reveal them. ”
This ride comes at a time when Uttarakhand sees an increase in religious activities due to Kanwar Yatra and Char Dham Yatra. Given that the Holy City like Haridwar, Rishikesh and Kedarnath continues to attract a large number of visitors, the government aims to protect both the security and spiritual integrity of these ralves.
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