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Kalkaji Temple Sewadar Killed, One Arrested as AAP Blames BJP Over Law and Order

Police credit local intervention for one arrest as searches for additional assailants continue.

Overview

  • Yogendra Singh, a 35-year-old sewadar at Kalkaji Temple, died at AIIMS Trauma Centre after being beaten inside the temple following a dispute over prasad.
  • CCTV footage shows the assault with sticks, capturing the victim lying unconscious during the attack.
  • Locals detained Atul Pandey, 30, who was handed to Delhi Police and arrested, with a case registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
  • Police said efforts are underway to trace other accused seen in connection with the attack.
  • AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj condemned the killing and accused BJP-led authorities of a breakdown in policing, with Atishi writing to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to demand accountability.