Bilaspur deputy collector was thrashed by youth when he relented to give money in temple premises as per their demand. The youth beat him before his family. Police has reported to have arrested the youth, further investigation is on.
Meanwhile, BJP has come heavily on law and order situation prevailing in the state over the matter.
As per reports, Bilaspur deputy collector A R Tandon along with his family members had arrived at ‘Marhimata Temple’ situated in Bhanvarantak in Pendra. As he paying obeisance, he along with family members were consuming the ‘prasad’ then four youths arrived and demanded money from him.
Tandon refused to give them money on which they started verbal abuse. When Tandon resisted use of abusive words, they then thrashed him.