@brief.nepal: Police have arrested Priyanka Pariyar of Itahari-5 and Asim Ansari of Itahari-8 after a video showing the couple entering a restricted area of Pashupatinath Temple went viral on social media. The couple, who identified themselves as Muslim in the video, were arrested in Itahari following a complaint from the Pashupati Area Development Trust and have been sent to Kathmandu for further investigation. The incident has sparked widespread discussion over temple security, enforcement of entry rules and religious sensitivity. The Trust has apologized for security lapses and formed a five-member committee to investigate how the couple reached the restricted area. In a subsequent video, the couple said they had no ill intentions, claiming they only wanted to see the temple’s interior out of curiosity and were immediately stopped by security personnel. Priyanka said they did not receive darshan and acknowledged that entering the restricted area may have been a mistake. The Trust has also appealed to the public to rely on verified information and maintain religious tolerance and harmony while the investigation continues.

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Wednesday 07 October 2026 07:53:33 GMT