Some religious signboards installed on roadside trees in the Doddaballapur area of Bengaluru Rural district have been removed, local reports say. The removal took place near Paul Pal Dinne village, where boards with the message “Jesus is the only way to heaven” had been posted on trees along the road.
The signboards were removed by Hindu activist Srinivas Guruji under the supervision of Doddaballapur Rural Police. The boards were installed along a road connecting the area to the famous Ghati Subramanya Temple.
According to the information available, objections were raised about whether the signboards had been installed after getting the necessary permissions. The boards were removed over fears that they were placed on roadside trees without authorisation.
Religious Signboards removed near Doddaballapur
The incident was reported from the Paul Pal Dinne village area near Doddaballapur in Bengaluru Rural district. The signboards carried a religious message that Jesus alone is the way to heaven.
The boards were placed on trees beside the road, and local Hindu activists objected, Singh said. Srinivas Guruji led the removal operation, according to the report.
The road is significant for residents and visitors because it connects to the Ghati Subramanya Temple, a popular religious site in the area.
The removal of the boards has drawn attention to roadside trees and public spaces where religious messages have been displayed. But the specific circumstances of the installation – who put up the boards and when they were installed – have not been disclosed.
Allegations over Permission for Signboards
One of the issues in relation to the incident has been the permissions needed to put up signboards on public roads.
According to the report, there were objections to the boards being placed on trees without authorisation. The removal was carried out with Doddaballapur Rural Police present, who provided security during the process.
Whether the signboards violated any local regulation would depend on the applicable rules and the findings of the relevant authorities. No official statement confirming a legal violation or detailing any action against those responsible was included in the information provided.
Police Security during Removal
Doddaballapur Rural Police provided security during the removal of the signboards. Their presence helped oversee the operation amid objections concerning the religious messages displayed along the roadside.
The available information does not indicate whether a complaint was registered, whether the police issued any notice before the removal, or whether an official investigation has been initiated.
More information from the police or local administration would be needed to clarify the legal basis for the removal and the circumstances in which the signboards were installed and where the signboards were situated.
The incident calls attention to public displays of religious messages
It is a lesson for the rules and procedures for public property and roadside trees when advertising, information boards, or religious messages are displayed.
Public authorities may regulate such displays to address permissions, road safety, public access, and the use of government-controlled spaces. Any action concerning religious signboards should be taken on the basis of laws and verified facts, not assumptions about the people or faiths involved.
For now, the removal near Paul Pal Dinne village has brought the issue into focus in Doddaballapur, Bengaluru Rural district. We are waiting for clarification from the government on the boards and the reason behind the removal.
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