Overview

• The fatal assault followed a quarrel over prasad late Friday at Kalkaji Mandir, killing 35-year-old sewadar Yogendra Singh.
• Police have arrested nine suspects, including prime accused Atul Pandey detained by locals at the scene, with Anil Pandey and Babu booked for harbouring and conspiracy and others named as Kuldeep, Mohan alias Bhura, Nitin, Sandeep, Monu Kangar, and Rohit.
• A widely shared video shows several men striking Singh with sticks as he lies motionless, and police say he was dragged from his room before the attack outside the temple.
• Investigators are scanning CCTV and other technical evidence, checking criminal antecedents, and examining familial links to Tughlaqabad village as they pursue additional suspects.
• Singh died during treatment at AIIMS Trauma Centre, while his family demands strict punishment and financial assistance and temple staff call for stronger security arrangements.