Five arrested for desecrating Santal shrine in Odisha

Odisha Police arrested five men for allegedly desecrating a Santal sacred grove, Jaher Than, in Keonjhar's Basantpur village. The accused were held by Ghasipura police on Tuesday, 12 days after the FIR was filed. The October 23 incident also involved assault on worshippers and threats to withhold government benefits if reported.