Chaos at Manikarnika Ghat: Man Beaten During Funeral Procession
A man was brutally assaulted with sticks during a funeral at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat. Police have detained three suspects as investigations continue.
A somber funeral procession at Varanasi's iconic Manikarnika Ghat turned into a scene of violent chaos when a man was brutally assaulted by a group of individuals. The incident, which occurred during a religious ceremony, has sparked widespread concern after video footage of the attack began circulating on social media.
The Brutal Attack and Victim's Condition
The victim, identified as Abhishek Singh, a resident of Cholapur, was attending the funeral of his brother-in-law, Vansh Narayan Singh, on October 9. According to reports, a heated argument broke out between Abhishek and several other individuals present at the cremation site.
The dispute quickly escalated from verbal threats to physical violence. The attackers allegedly used sticks and clubs to beat Abhishek, striking him so severely that he lost consciousness. The sudden outburst of violence caused panic among the mourners and bystanders at the sacred ghat.
Following the assault, Abhishek was rushed to the BHU Trauma Center for emergency medical attention. He has since been discharged after receiving treatment for his injuries.
Police Investigation and Detentions
The incident came to light through a formal complaint lodged by Ramesh Singh, a resident of Ramgarh in Chandauli. Based on the complaint filed at the Chowk Police Station, the authorities have initiated a criminal investigation.
The police have named several individuals in the case, including:
- Rishikesh Chaudhary and Badal Chaudhary of Jansa
- Sunny Chaudhary and Anil Chaudhary of Meerghat
- Guddu Chaudhary of Badi Gaibi
- Several other unidentified persons
Official Response from Authorities
Atul Anjan Tripathi, the ACP of Dashashwamedh, confirmed that the altercation stemmed from a disagreement between those attending the funeral and certain locals. He stated that the police are taking the matter seriously to maintain order at the sensitive cremation site.
Current Status of the Case:
- Three suspects have already been taken into custody for questioning.
- Sub-inspector Himanshu Mishra has been appointed to lead the investigation.
- Special police teams have been formed to track down and apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the assault.