Bageshwar Maharaj’s brother Shaligram Garg was arrested by the police in a land dispute case in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. The investigation into the allegations of firing and assault is ongoing.
Who is Shaligram Garg: Shaligram Garg, brother of Bageshwar Maharaj (Dhirendra Krishna Shastri), has been arrested by the police on Wednesday in a case related to land dispute in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Ankit Mishra has also been detained in this case, while the search for another accused is still going on. After arresting both the accused, they were produced in Rajnagar court.
In which case was the arrest made?
According to the police, this incident took place on July 14 at around 3 pm. Motilal Kushwaha, resident of Konda village of Rajnagar police station area, has lodged a complaint. He alleges that he was present in the village with his associates, when Shaligram Garg reached there along with his associates Satish, Ashish and another person.
Allegations of assault and firing
The complainant says that the accused started abusing as soon as they reached there. After this they were beaten with sticks. The victim has also alleged that 3 rounds were fired during the incident. After the incident, an atmosphere of tension was created in the area. Some videos related to the incident are going viral on social media. Police are also investigating these viral videos so that the truth of the entire incident can be brought out.
What did the police say?
Additional SP Aditya Patle said that the police has taken action by taking Shaligram Garg and Ankit Mishra into custody. The search for another accused is ongoing. He said that the matter is related to land dispute and Rajnagar police station is investigating it. Further legal action will be taken based on whatever facts emerge during the investigation.
The name has already come into controversies
Shaligram Garg’s name has already come up in many controversies. Many allegations have been made against him like waving pistol, threatening, assault and dispute with toll workers. However, the legal process in these cases has been at different stages. The investigation of the present case is ongoing and the police is taking further action.
Who is Shaligram Garg?
- Shaligram Garg is the younger brother of the famous storyteller and Peetadhishwar of Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri (Bageshwar Maharaj).
- He is associated with Gadha village of Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh and has also been seen in the activities of Bageshwar Dham from time to time.
- In recent years, Shaligram Garg has been in the news for many reasons. He has already been accused in cases like assault, threatening, brandishing a pistol and dispute with toll workers.
- Now his name has come up in the case related to land dispute of Chhatarpur, in which the police has arrested him and presented him in the court. The investigation into the case is ongoing and the police are taking further legal action.