Plea seeking Banke Bihari temple reopening filed in Mathura court

Mahendra Pratap Singh, an advocate who is representing the party that wants the temple reopened, said a plea has been filed requesting the court to order its reopening.

Mathura: A plea has been filed in a court here to get the popular Banke Bihari Temple re-opened, saying it was a question of faith and devotion for crores of people.

The Banke Bihari Temple, which was reopened after months in view of coronavirus, was closed again for alleged violation of COVID-19 norms.

The authorities on Sunday ordered the closing of the temple till further orders. The orders were given by the civil judge (Junior Division), sources said.

Mahendra Pratap Singh, an advocate who is representing the party that wants the temple reopened, said a plea has been filed requesting the court to order its reopening.

The temple was closed for devotees from October 19 till further orders for ensuring a proper online registration system, security of devotees and adherence to coronavirus norms inside and outside the temple complex.

Only the priest, employees on duty and workers of agency employed by the temple authorities for repair work will be allowed to enter the shrine till further orders.