A tragic incident unfolded late Friday night at Delhi's Kalkaji Temple, where 35-year-old servitor Yogendra Singh succumbed to injuries from a ferocious beating. Authorities reported the altercation arose over 'Chunni Prasad'. Severely injured, Yogendra was rushed to AIIMS Trauma Center but succumbed during treatment. Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has raised inquiries regarding this incident.
In a statement, Kejriwal questioned, "Did these miscreants hesitate even a moment before mercilessly killing the servitor inside Kalkaji Temple? What can this be termed other than a law and order failure? The four engines driving BJP in Delhi have created a scenario where such incidents occur even within temple premises. Is anyone in Delhi truly safe?"
Source: aajtak
Regarding the incident, Delhi Police mentioned that the deceased, Yogendra Singh, was a resident of Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, serving at Kalkaji Temple for the past 15 years. On that fateful Friday night, around 9:30 PM, some visitors sought offerings. When Yogendra refused, tensions escalated, leading to violence.
Further Reading: Delhi: The temple servant’s murder at Kalkaji Temple over offering denial causes outrage.
Video of unconscious servitor brutally beaten with sticks goes viral
The CCTV footage depicts Yogendra lying unconscious within the temple grounds as the accused relentlessly strike him with sticks and fists. Prompt local intervention led to one suspect's arrest, subsequently handed over to the police.
Delhi Police registers case, arrests one suspect
Delhi police announced that a case has been filed under sections 103(1)/3(5) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The apprehended suspect is identified as Atul Pandey, 30, resident of Dakshinpuri. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the other accused.
