A video of one Abdul Hakeem, the owner of National Paradise Restaurant in Guruvayur, showing him allegedly desecrating a sacred Tulsi plant with his pubic hair went viral on social media.
In the video, the man can be seen walking towards the Tulsi plant while he scratches his groin, plucks the pubic hair and puts it on Tulsi plant, which is considered sacred by Hindus.
The incident sparked widespread outrage on social media, though many posts sharing the video were later deleted, reportedly due to legal warnings from authorities.
The Thrissur City Police, in a Facebook post, stated that Hakeem has allegedly been suffering from a mental disability for 25 years and is undergoing treatment. They also warned against sharing the video, emphasizing that posts fostering social unrest would result in strict legal action. They wrote, “A video of a young man in Guruvayur is being seen spreading in social media in a way that fosters social spirit. In the investigation, information has been received that this young man has a mental disability for almost 25 years and is under treatment for it. Those who share this video and those who share posts in a way that develop social rivalry will be subjected to strict legal action.”
Hindu Aikya Vedi has reportedly filed a complaint in this regard after which the man in the video was allegedly arrested based on a few reports on social media.
This is not the first time Hakeem has faced allegations. On 12 January 2017, health inspectors seized stale and spoiled food from his establishment, the National Paradise Restaurant, marking the third such raid on the premises. Earlier incidents were reportedly suppressed due to political intervention.
How can the Kerala communist Govt justify issuing a hotel license to radical Abdul Hakeem who disrespeced Tulsi Altar, reportedly under mental disorder treatment, as per Kerala Police? Shockingly, his hotel in Guruvayoor, near a sacred Hindu temple, has a history of cases. Is… pic.twitter.com/82sm4DS54h
— Hindu Seva Kendram (@HinduSevaKendra) January 16, 2025
The hotel owner has also been accused of pelting stones at buses carrying Ayyappa devotees and allegedly installing hidden cameras in the hotel’s restrooms, leading to further complaints at the Guruvayur police station.
Abdul Hakeem from Guruvayur has been arrested following a complaint filed by the Hindu Aikya Vedi 💪🚩.
This isn’t his first offense. His past actions include:🐷👇🏻
On January 12, 2017, health inspectors seized stale and spoiled food from his New Paradise Hotel. This was not… pic.twitter.com/VFqkgHcEGC
— महारथी-മഹാരഥി (@MahaRathii) January 15, 2025
The recent episode involving the man adds to his controversial history, highlighting repeated allegations of misconduct. As calls for accountability grow louder, police have assured a thorough investigation into the matter.
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