A shocking video has surfaced online, showing a young man offering a cigarette to the statue of Lord Kaal Bhairav at a temple in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The incident, which occurred at the Shri Kaal Bhairav Mandir in Gwarighat, has sparked widespread outrage on social media. Authorities have assured strict action against the accused after the video went viral.Speaking about the incident, Jabalpur Additional SP Anand Kaladgi stated, “Strict action will be taken against the accused, and an investigation has been launched.” The video has drawn significant criticism, with many calling the act deeply disrespectful.जबलपुर: आस्था से खिलवाड़! युवक ने भगवान काल भैरव की प्रतिमा को पिलाई सिगरेट, Video वायरल#viralvideo #Jabalpur #madhyapradesh #trendingvideo #smoke pic.twitter.com/Fu0NNJzaY4— Lallu Ram (@lalluram_news) November 29, 2024Accused urges devotees to offer cigarettesThe video, shared by a Facebook user identified as Akash Goswami, shows the youth placing a cigarette near the mouth of Lord Kaal Bhairavs statue, claiming the idol is smoking. Adding to the shock, the accused urged devotees to offer cigarettes to the deity as a form of bhog (offering), claiming it would fulfill their wishes.In the 36-second clip, the man made audacious claims, encouraging others to follow the practice, which he described as a way to please the deity.Netizens condemn act as disrespectfulThe video quickly gained traction on social media, sparking outrage among users who deemed the act disrespectful and inappropriate. Following the backlash, the Jabalpur police formed a special team to investigate the matter and ensure action against the accused.Rare offering tradition misusedLord Kaal Bhairav is known as the only Hindu deity traditionally offered liquor as prasad (sacrament). However, this bizarre act of offering a cigarette has been widely criticized for distorting religious practices.
