Policeman assaulted by devotees inside Bankey Bihari Temple in Vrindavan
Mathura (UP), Nov 4 (PTI): A policeman was assaulted by a group of devotees inside the Sri Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan on Tuesday morning, officials said.
According to the police, the incident, whose video appeared on social media, occurred when head constable Yagvendra, who was on duty to manage the crowd and maintain order inside the temple premises, was attacked by some devotees.
"Some devotees assaulted the on-duty head constable Yagvendra inside the temple. The incident has been captured on CCTV cameras. On the basis of the evidence and a complaint, a case is being registered and further legal action is being taken," Additional Superintendent of Police (City) Rajiv Kumar Singh said.
The Sri Bankey Bihari temple, one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites in Vrindavan, often witnesses a heavy rush of devotees, especially during early morning hours and festival days, prompting the deployment of police personnel for crowd management.
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Over 270 flights delayed, 10 cancelled at Delhi airport
New Delhi (PTI): At least 10 flights were cancelled and more than 270 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to fog and low visibility conditions on Tuesday.
An official said 6 arrivals and 4 departures have been cancelled for the day.
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Over 270 flights have been delayed and the average delay time for departures is 29 minutes, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.
"Visibility at the airport is improving; however, flight departures for certain destinations may experience delay," Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X.
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital handles around 1,300 flight movements daily.
