Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has declined to intervene in the matter of distorted Ganesh idols prepared by Kumbharsahi idol makers. The HC has directed the local police to resolve the issue.
The police had asked a few idol makers to demolish distorted idols and ensure any such idol is not sent to puja pandals, sources said. Warning the idol makers and clubs, Cuttack Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Pinak Mishra appealed to refrain from such practice.
“Police have always asked the idol makers to refrain from making such idols. We will take action if the idol makers are found to disobey the order. Police cannot entertain such steps which will hurt the religious sentiment of devotees,” added Mishra.
