New Delhi: In a shocking incident from Madhya Pradeshs Ujjain where two youths reportedly stopped Sadhu Gopal Das on the street and demanded that he recite the Gayatri Mantra. The confrontation escalated quickly when the youths, identified as Laxman Shekhawat and Vicky Shukla, allegedly attacked Sadhu Gopal Das, demanding money for liquor. They forcibly threw him to the ground, assaulted him and removed his loincloth.Details of the assaultThe confrontation began when the youths, who were drinking alcohol in a vehicle, questioned Sadhu Gopal Das about his destination. They then demanded that he reveal the Gayatri Mantra, his name, and caste. When Sadhu Gopal Das was unable to meet their demands, they turned violent. The attackers threw him to the ground, beat him severely for approximately three hours, and stole his belongings, including his begging bowl and water pot.In the video, Sadhu Gopal Das described the brutal attack, stating that the youths were aggressive and disrespectful. He explained that they assaulted him because he was unable to comply with their demands. Take a look the video: मध्यप्रदेश : उज्जैन में साधु गोपालदास को रास्ते में रोककर दो युवकों ने गायत्री मंत्र पूछा। शराब के लिए पैसे मांगे। जमीन पर गिराकर मारपीट की और साधु की लंगोटी निकाल दी।BJP के वरिष्ठ नेता/पूर्व मंत्री सुल्तान सिंह शेखावत के चचेरे भाई लक्ष्मण शेखावत, विक्की शुक्ला पर FIR हुई। pic.twitter.com/L420kL4hg9— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) September 7, 2024Case has been registered An FIR has been filed against the accused, Laxman Shekhawat and Vicky Shukla, who are reportedly related to senior BJP leader and former minister Sultan Singh Shekhawat. The police are actively investigating the case and have condemned the violence against the Sadhu. Authorities are working to ensure that justice is served and that such incidents are addressed promptly.
