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Mahant Stabbed 26 Times in Brutal Math Murder
6 Jun
Summary
- Head priest of Chandrasel Math murdered with 26 stab wounds.
- Dispute over math's land suspected as motive for killing.
- Protesting sadhus received assurances for swift justice.
A shocking act of violence occurred late Friday night when the 35-year-old mahant, Devanand Van, of the ancient Chandrasel Math was brutally murdered. Unidentified assailants attacked the priest within the math premises, inflicting 26 stab wounds before fleeing. He was transported to MBS Hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
Following the murder, a significant protest erupted outside the hospital's mortuary. Sadhus, saints, and the deceased mahant's family refused to claim the body, demanding swift arrests. Police have detained several suspects and registered a murder case, with preliminary investigations pointing towards a dispute over the math's land as the primary motive.
Authorities confirmed that investigators are pursuing leads related to ownership disputes within the trust associated with the math and the position of head priest. The deceased mahant had resided at Chandrasel Math for four years. Late Saturday night, a resolution was reached, and the body was handed over for last rites after police agreed to form a Special Investigation Team and ensure a fast-track trial.
