A 33-year-old man, identified as Shiv Kumar, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the alleged attack on a priest in Bhangrola village, Gurugram. The incident reportedly took place on Friday when the priest was lying on a cot behind the temple. Kumar allegedly attacked the priest with a sharp-edged farsa, injuring his neck and shoulder, which caused the priest to become unconscious.
The police have recovered the farsa used in the crime from Kumar’s possession. According to the complaint filed by the priest, Kumar had attacked him with the intention of killing him. The priest had been serving at the Shiv Shani Temple since 2006 and had seen Kumar regularly visiting the temple for prayers.
Preliminary police interrogation revealed that the priest’s prolonged stay at the temple with his family was a matter of objection for Kumar. This allegedly led Kumar to commit the crime. The police are currently questioning Kumar, a resident of Uttar Pradesh’s Bela Baga village, who is currently residing in Bhangrola village.
The police spokesperson stated that Kumar’s arrest was made following the complaint filed by the priest.
