After Palghar, attack on Sadhu in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad after heated argument

A sadhu was allegedly attacked by a crowd of more than 25 people in Meharbannaik tanda, a small hamlet near Jambhali vill in Paithan taluka in Aurangabad.

incident took place on December 25, 2020, Ganesh Giri Maharaj, a self-proclaimed Naga sadhu of a hill-top temple in neighboring hamlet who hails from Aurangabad was attacked and thrashed by villrs after a heated argument. sadhu sustained injuries including a fractured hand. He has been admitted to Government Medical College and hospital. 

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In video, sadhu can be heard saying that mob will kill him. Police officials filed cases against more than 25 people. An official said, '' one from eir side has come forward with a concrete complaint yet. However, taking cognizance of video, we will register a case under Arms Act.''

Also, in  video, Sadhu can be seen allegedly taking out two swords which are said to be for his own protection. 

According to villr's statement to police, that said since it was Mokshada Ekadashi on Friday, a large group from Nilajgaon had visited  temple. When women sat down to eat, a cow from Gaushala belonging to Maharaj sparked commotion. When one of villrs shooed cow away, Maharaj got angry. Following  argument, Sadhu allegedly took out two swords. As of w, police have registered a case against more than 25 people. Investigation in case is underway.

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