‘Non-Hindus’ not allowed banners put up outside temples in Dehradun

In some temples of Uttarakhand’s Dehradun, banners were put up saying that entry of non-Hindus is banned in the temple premises. These banners were put up by Hindu Yuva Vahini. Hindu Yuva Vahini state vice president Sanjay Mehta said that the banners have been put up for the safety of the Hindus. According to Mehta people from other community come in the temple and damage idols of gods and do anti social activities which they cannot tolerate. Kotwali Police action on the same and registered a case under under Sec 153A against person whose phone number was on banners. However, the temple authorities denied knowing about it. The banners have been removed.