Hindu nationalists from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, led by Karni Sena Bharat president Gaurav Chauhan, attempted to occupy the Gogamedi Temple to remove its Muslim priests. The locals opposed them claiming that the Muslim priests have been an integral part of the temple’s history and the community. The mob entered the temple and urged people to boycott the Muslim priests and to “chop off hands” of anyone who dares touch the temple. The Gogamedi Temple is renowned for its Hindu and Muslim priests historically offering prayers together.