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Updated May 24th, 2020 at 15:13 IST

Devendra Fadnavis 'shocked' over Nanded sadhu killing; calls for immediate probe

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his "shock" over the murder of a sadhu and his servant in Nanded district on Sunday

Reported by: Digital Desk
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Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his "shock" over the murder of a sadhu and his servant in Nanded district on Sunday and demanded, "immediate arrest and punishment" of the culprits. The incident was reported at around 3.30 am. As per local police, the Sadhu has been identified as Shivacharya guru and he was killed inside his ashram in Nanded.

Police also informed that the alleged murderers are on the run but they have been identified. The incident has taken place weeks after three sadhus were lynched in Palghar district, raising questions on the law and order situation under Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, and causing a political storm.

READ | Sadhu Murdered Inside His Ashram In Maharashtra's Nanded; Police Launches Massive Manhunt

On Twitter, Fadnavis wrote, "The brutal murder of a sadhu and his servant in Nanded district is shocking and heartbreaking. My heartfelt tribute! The state government should ensure that the culprits in this case are immediately arrested and severely punished."

READ | Palghar Lynching Case: 5 More Arrested By CID, Sent To Judicial Custody Till May 19

Palghar lynching

On April 16, three Sadhus were lynched by a mob of 200 people in Gadchinchle in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The three men reportedly from Nashik were travelling in a car when a group of men stopped them. A police vehicle from the Kasa police station was also attacked. The deceased men were identified as Sushilgiri Maharaj, Chikne Maharaj Kalpavriksha Giri, and Nilesh Telwade. The mob reportedly pelted stones at the victims' car, before all three men were pulled out of the car and beaten with sticks and rods. 

READ | Palghar Mob-lynching: Juna Akhara, RSS Question Maharashtra Govt; Demand A CBI Probe

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Published May 24th, 2020 at 15:13 IST

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