Delhi Police are investigating after 'objectionable material' was discovered at a temple in Dayalpur, sparking concerns and prompting a swift response to maintain calm and investigate the incident.
A police case was filed over the placement of "objectionable material" at the gate of a temple in northeast Delhi's Dayalpur area, an officer said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the object was reported at Dayalpur Police Station on April 15.
"Acting swiftly, a team was rushed to the spot where the alleged objectionable or obnoxious object had been found placed at the entrance of the temple," a police officer said.
An FIR under Section 298 (injuring or defiling place of worship, with intent to insult the religion of any class) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in connection with the incident, the officer said.
"Teams have been deployed to trace and apprehend the person or persons involved in the act. Efforts are underway to collect evidence from the scene and surrounding areas," the officer said.
Force has been deployed in the area on a round-the-clock basis to maintain calm.
The police said they are scanning CCTV footage as part of the investigation.