Jains Move Ancient Statue Despite Police Efforts to Stop Them

January 18, 2006

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4622222.stm

On January 18, 2006 BBC News reported, "Thousands of Jain devotees have moved a statue from an ancient temple in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, despite police efforts to stop them. The site remains tense, with the Jain community refusing police access to the site although crowds are dispersing. The state's High Court has ordered officials to ascertain how and when the 1,000-year-old statue was transferred. The Archaeological Survey of India had earlier said moving the statue of Lord Adinath would be illegal and harmful. Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that believes that liberation and bliss is in living a life of harmlessness and renunciation."