Brother Of Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri Shoots At Farmer, Charged
Saligram Garg, brother of religious leader Dhirendra Shastri, has been charged with shooting a farmer during a land dispute in Madhya Pradesh. The victim is in critical condition, and police are currently investigating the incident and verifying video evidence.
Why it matters
The involvement of a relative of a prominent public figure in a violent crime has sparked significant local controversy and public interest.
A serious criminal allegation has once again placed Saligram Garg, the brother of Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Shastri, at the centre of controversy. Garg has been accused of opening fire on a farmer during an alleged dispute over land, leaving the man critically injured.The man, identified as Motilal Kushwaha of Koda village under Rajnagar police station limits, was rushed to the Chhatarpur district hospital. Doctors performed surgery to remove a bullet lodged near his ribs. His condition is said to be critical.Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the allegations against Saligram Garg and his associates.In his statement to the police, Motilal alleged that the attack was linked to an attempt to grab his land. "Saligram Garg wants to take over my land. He arrived at my house this morning with his associates, dragged me outside and attacked me with sticks and clubs.
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