Mahanta attacked with a sharp knife in Pali (Rajasthan)

Accused Bhawani Shankar arrested, but the reason for the attack is still unclear

Pali (Rajasthan) – Suresh Giriji Maharaj (60 years), Mahant of a temple, was fatally attacked by a young man named Bhawani Shankar disguised as a Naga Sadhu. The incident took place on November 10 in the morning around 5.45 am. Some other saints were also in the temple at the time of the incident. This young man stabbed Mahant 5-6 times with a knife. At this time, the sadhus present there drove away the young man with sticks. They got the injured Mahant admitted to the hospital. Bhavani Shankar had resided at night in that temple. The police have arrested him. The reason behind this attack is not yet known.