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Ayodhya Ram Temple Detainee in Alleged Namaz Attempt Released to Family After Mental Health Proof

Authorities are probing whether he acted alone.

Overview

  • Police identified the man as Ahmed (Ahad) Sheikh, 55, from Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir, who was stopped near the Sita Rasoi area after entering through Gate D-1.
  • Temple security detained him on Saturday and handed him to police; on Sunday he was released to relatives after they produced psychiatric records, officials said.
  • Investigators reported finding dry fruits, cash and a diary with phone numbers, and say he told them he was traveling to Ajmer.
  • Kashmiri shawl sellers in the vicinity were questioned as a precaution and released after verification, with no objectionable items found.
  • Senior police and intelligence teams tightened checks at the complex and reviewed procedures, while the state DGP stated there was no security lapse.