A road-widening drive in Madhya Pradesh’s Chitrakoot sparked controversy after authorities began demolishing parts of the ancient Gaurihar Temple, only to halt operations following a last-minute stay order from the High Court. The action, carried out amid heavy police deployment, drew widespread attention from locals and devotees. While sections of the temple’s baradari were damaged before the order arrived, officials immediately stopped further demolition once informed of the court directive, shifting their focus to nearby structures instead
