Kashmiri Man Detained for Attempting Namaz Inside Ayodhya's Ram Mandir Complex

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Moneycontrol•10-01-2026, 17:45
Kashmiri Man Detained for Attempting Namaz Inside Ayodhya's Ram Mandir Complex
- •A 55-year-old man, Ahmed Sheikh from Shopian, Kashmir, was detained for attempting to offer namaz inside the Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya.
- •Security personnel intervened when Sheikh sat near the Sita Rasoi area, allegedly preparing for namaz, and he began raising slogans.
- •He was handed over to local police for questioning; intelligence agencies are investigating his motive and travel history.
- •Sheikh claimed he was traveling to Ajmer, Rajasthan, and only dry fruits were found in his belongings.
- •The incident has prompted a review of security measures at the Ram Mandir complex by senior officials.
Why It Matters: Kashmiri man detained for attempting namaz in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, sparking security review.
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