Hyderabad Temple Meat Row: CCTV Video Shows Cat Carrying Meat Into Temple Premises in Tappachabutra

A CCT footage revealed a new angle in the Hyderabad temple mean row incident where tensions erupted between two communities after discovering meat behind the Shiva Lingam. The incident took place inside the Jirra Hanuman Temple in Tappachabutra area.

After the tensions in the area, police check nearby CCTV footages on Wednesday morning. After an investigation, it is revealed that a stray cat carried a piece of meat inside the temple premises. The incident came to light a preset at the Lord Shiva temple discover a meat behind Shiva Lingam during morning prayers, which led to protest by locals.

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Senior police officials arrived at the scene to assess the situation and initiated an investigation. The meat, weighing approximately 250 grams, was seized and later identified as mutton. To determine the source of the meat, four police teams were formed to analyze CCTV footage from the vicinity.

During the investigation, police found a CCTV camera where cat was captured carrying the piece of meat in its mouth and entering the temple premises. 

Pls see the video and listen to Sri G. Chandra Mohan, DCP South West Zone clearly presenting the facts regarding the incident at a temple in Tappachabutra PS limits.

We urge everyone to refrain from spreading misinformation and not to use social media to provoke disharmony… https://t.co/bdUykLjHADpic.twitter.com/qbLpd81TUJ

— Hyderabad City Police (@hydcitypolice) February 12, 2025

Hyderabad Police a CCTV video on social media and request citizens that do not spread misinformation, "We urge everyone to  refrain from spreading misinformation and not to use social media to provoke disharmony and cooperate with police to maintain peace."