CCTV uncovers feline culprit after meat in Shiva Temple sparks protest

A wave of tension swept through Tappachabutra in Hyderabad’s old city on Wednesday morning when meat was discovered inside the premises of the Lord Shiva Temple, nestled within the Hanuman Temple complex.

As word spread, local residents and BJYM members gathered outside the temple in protest, demanding answers. The police were quickly alerted, and senior officials arrived at the scene to assess the situation. About 250 grams of meat, later identified as mutton, was seized from behind the Shiva Lingam, where it had been placed.

However later, the authorities formed four teams to analyze CCTV footage from the vicinity. The investigation revealed a cat trotting into the temple grounds, with the meat. As per the police, the feline had inadvertently deposited the mutton behind the Shiva Lingam.

After the reveal from the CCTV footage, police urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims.