Meera temple in Arera Colony area was unlocked after 10 days by breaking the lock by women of the area, Muslim women also helped in breaking the lock. Women allege that the lock was put here with the intention of occupying the temple.

The incident was reported from the temple in Tekri in Meera Nagar of E/6 Arera Colony where the idols of Lord Lakshmi Narayan, Bholenath, Hanuman are installed in the ancient Meera temple.

A man named Uday Raj, who claimed himself to be the caretaker of the temple, had locked the temple about 10 days ago. Since then, devotees were performing aarti and worship from outside the temple gate.

The matter of ' locking out ' of the temple has now reached the police. Both the parties have complained, on which the police have started an investigation.

After breaking the lock of the temple, the women went inside and prayed.

Devotee Kaushalya said that for the last 2 years I used come to the temple regularly to worship, but for some days the gate was locked, so I was worshiping in the temple in front. Today the lock opened so I have come to worship.

Women allege that the temple was locked for 10 days, so it was broken. Allegation of occupation of temple, complaint reached the police station.

Devotee Vikas Nath said, earlier elderly Meera Bai used to come to take care of the temple. She died in February this year.

After this, her nephew Uday occupied it. This is a temple of the trust, people of the locality used to come here to worship. Uday locked the temple to occupy it, and a complaint was also made in the police station.

After getting information about locking the deity and opening the temple by devotees, policemen from Habibganj police station reached the spot, they investigated. However, police did not find Uday.

This temple also has temples of Lord Laxminarayan, Bholenath, Hanuman.

Mahant Gulab Puri of Dasnam Shri Panchjuni Akhara said that the temple is related to Tarawali Mandir Trust. Meera Bai was looking after the entire management of the temple for many years.

After her death, the temple was handed over to the residents so that it can be taken care properly. Information was received that some people are occupying the temple. Today, women have broken the lock of the gate. Proper arrangements will be made in the temple.

Uday Singh said " I am responsible for taking care of the temple. The Uday Singh who was accused by the people of the locality has also come forward. Uday Singh said that all the allegations made against me are false.

The dispute started after installing a private meter in the temple. The people of the locality want stolen electricity. People who live near the temple were using electricity illegally. The people of the locality themselves had locked the temple, information about this has been given to the police station."

Uday said that my aunt Meera Bai had appointed me to take care of the temple. She made the will in my name, I also have all the documents. If the government wants, it can take over the temple. I have no objection but I will not give the temple to those who create controversy.