Tamanna Malik, who wore a burqa to carry a Kanwar and perform rituals on Mahashivaratri, has received death threats and has filed a police report in Uttar Pradesh.
In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, Tamanna Malik has faced severe backlash after she was seen wearing a burqa while participating in the traditional Kanwar yatra and performing rituals at a sacred site on Mahashivaratri. Following her actions, she has received death threats, prompting her and her husband Aman Tyagi to file a complaint with the police. The police have registered an FIR and initiated an investigation due to the seriousness of the threats made against her.
Tamanna reacted to a recent statement made by Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Burk, where she expressed that trust in him and many others had diminished significantly because of such threatening behaviors. This incident highlights the pressures and challenges faced by individuals who attempt to participate in cultural or religious practices in non-traditional ways, particularly in a context where radical elements may respond with hostility.
The incident has struck a chord within the local community, reflecting broader societal tensions regarding religious expression and identity. Following her ritual, the head priest of the site, Baba Yogi Deen Nath, presented Tamanna with a sword for self-defense, which she used to assertively respond to the critics questioning her choice of attire during the Kanwar processions. This situation raises important discussions about spiritual freedom, identity, and the role of radical factions in shaping public discourse around religious practices in India.
