Jabalpur News: Video of Devotee Offering Cigarette to Kal Bhairav Idol Goes Viral, Police Investigating

A video surfaced showing a devotee offering a cigarette to the idol of Lord Kal Bhairav at the Shri Kal Bhairav Temple in Gwarighat, Jabalpur. The viral video has now courted a major controversy by attracting much attention on social media, which believes that it has insulted religious practice.

In the video, the devotee is seen holding a cigarette and offering it to the idol of Kal Bhairav, which is a highly revered deity in Hindu tradition. The footage spread rapidly on social media, garnering both criticism and shock from users.

The local authorities have indeed taken notice of the whole incident. ASP Anand Kaladgi, while confirming the said video, admitted that an investigation is on over it. "Yesterday a video was posted on social networking websites. We are enquiring about this video. And then suitable action will be taken.".

The police have assured that they will take appropriate action once the investigation is complete and those responsible for the act will be held accountable. This has ignited a debate on the sanctity of religious rituals and the responsibilities of devotees during religious observances.