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Dalit Couple Denied Temple Entry in Karnataka, One Arrested

Narayanappa pretended to be possessed by a deity. (Image: X/@Deb_livnletliv)

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News18•25-02-2026, 21:23

Dalit Couple Denied Temple Entry in Karnataka, One Arrested

•A newlywed Dalit couple was allegedly denied entry to Arasamma Devi temple in Goni Tumakuru village, Karnataka.
•An upper-caste man, Narayanappa, allegedly pretended to be possessed and drove the couple out, claiming special rituals were needed.
•Police registered an FIR against Narayanappa and others under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act; Narayanappa has been arrested.
•Turvekere Tahsildar MN Kum Ahmed personally escorted the couple back into the temple under police protection.
•A peace meeting was held, and officials warned against caste-based discrimination, stating the temple is open to all.

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