Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Jaipur Priest Assaulted Over Bhajan Volume; Two Arrested
A disagreement happened at a temple in Jaipur about loud devotional songs.
The priest, named Pandit Ramkrishna, was asked to lower the volume.
The argument reportedly became physical.
Video appears to show a man punching and kicking the elderly priest.
His clothes were also reportedly torn during the fight.
Other people came in and helped him.
The priest complained to police and named three people from a nearby family.
Police arrested two of them, while the other family also filed a complaint.
Police say they will investigate both sides before taking further action.
An elderly priest was allegedly punched and kicked inside a Shiva temple in Jaipur after a dispute over loud devotional music.
The incident reportedly occurred around 7:45 p.m. Friday at a temple on Ganesh Nagar Main, Niwaru Road.
CCTV footage appears to show a man attacking Pandit Ramkrishna before bystanders intervened and rescued him.
Ramkrishna’s complaint named neighboring family members Harish Chaturvedi, Devansh and Ritu.
Police arrested Harish and Devansh, while also registering a cross-complaint from the accused family.
- Who
- Temple priest Pandit Ramkrishna, neighboring residents Harish Chaturvedi, Devansh and Ritu, and Kardhani police led by SHO Sawai Singh are identified in the reports.
- What
- A priest was allegedly assaulted inside a Shiva temple after an argument over the volume of devotional music.
- When
- The incident reportedly occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Friday; reports differ on whether the priest filed his complaint on Saturday or Sunday around 1 p.m.
- Where
- A Shiva temple on Ganesh Nagar Main, Niwaru Road, in Jaipur’s Kardhani area.
- Why
- The dispute reportedly began when members of a neighboring family objected to the loud bhajans or aarti being played through speakers.
Priest’s Complaint
Accused Family’s Complaint
Cause of confrontation
Priest’s Complaint
Ramkrishna alleged that Harish, Devansh and Ritu confronted him over loud devotional music and that the priest was assaulted inside the temple.
Accused Family’s Complaint
The accused family filed a cross-complaint, but the reports do not specify its allegations.
Police response
Priest’s Complaint
Police arrested Harish and Devansh based on the priest’s complaint, and locals and family members demanded strict action.
Accused Family’s Complaint
Police said they are examining the cross-complaint and will take action based on the investigation’s findings.
- Location
- Shiva temple, Ganesh Nagar Main, Niwaru Road, Kardhani, Jaipur
- Reported time
- Around 7:45 p.m. on Friday
- Alleged trigger
- A dispute over the volume of devotional music
- Evidence
- Temple CCTV footage showing the reported assault circulated online
- Complainant
- Pandit Ramkrishna, the temple priest
- Arrests
- Harish Chaturvedi and Devansh
- Police action
- A cross-complaint was registered, and police said both sides would be investigated
