Aghori Baba Living at Manihari Cremation Ground is Killed After alleged assault.
Manihari, Bihar, India-- A local Aghori sadhu who used to live in the Manihari cremation ground, died late on Sunday evening during medical treatment after a suspected attack on him the day before, police thought. The gruesome murder of the ascetic, who was known as Vishwanath Aghori, has cast serious doubts in the society and led to an official inquiry on the case in which the man was injured.
According to the local sources, Vishwanath Aghori was living in Manihari Nagar Panchayat, in the cremation ground in West Bengal, during the past two years. Aghori sadhus are ascetic sadhus, sometimes linked with religious rites of the cremation grounds; it is a different type of sadhus in the Hindu culture.
Assault Incident and Medical Treatment.
As reported by the police, the case occurred on a Saturday evening when a man named Sudhir Mistri allegedly involved himself in a fight with Vishwanath Aghori at the cremation ground. The dispute allegedly turned into physical fight where the sadhu was injured.
Right after the fight, the devotees and residents at the cremation ground requested medical assistance. The injured Aghori was first examined by a local practitioner, or informal or jholachhap doctor. But his state was getting worse the next day. Vishwanath died of his injuries at some time on Sunday evening as he was being given treatment, a police official said.
The character and extent of the injuries have not been made publicly known although the evident relation of the assault to his later death has caused concern among the local and devotees who knew him at the cremation place.
Law Enforcement and Investigation.
The incident was reported to the local law enforcement officers, SDPO Vinod Kumar, Station House Officer Pankaj Anand and Circle Inspector Pappu, who arrived at the scene after being informed of the incident by the eyewitnesses. Police started with a primary investigation into the claimed assault and subsequently registered the case.
The authorities said that the family of the Aghori have been notified of the death and they are awaiting the arrival of relatives before any formal legal and post-mortem documentation could proceed. The police once more reiterated that the precise cause of death will be made clear only after the forensic examination and thorough investigation.
The government is yet to ascertain with certainty that the fatal injuries were as a direct result of the assault, and should therefore look into the possibility of any other contributing factors. More information is likely to be unearthed as the investigation goes on.
Efforts by the community to react and concern.
The shock and speculation have been triggered by the death of Vishwanath Aghori who was a known figure in the locality who attends the cremation ground. There were those neighbours who lamented and seemed to have had their doubts regarding the cause of sudden death of the ascetic; those who questioned themselves as to the cause of the fight.
It is quite unbelievable that a person who has been residing peacefully in the area decades long can suffer such a destiny as one of the locals who did not want his name to be mentioned. We are awaiting the police to tell us what really transpired. The people of the community were in support of a proper investigation to bring justice and deter such occurrences in future.
Indian cremation sites tend to be associated with spirituality and in particular with austetics such as Aghori sadhus who are seeking spiritual enlightenment through fierce practices and meditation in locations linked to death. The special lifestyle usually places them at the periphery of the communities around them, but their existence has its ground on ancient cultures.
Legal Process and Next Steps
Until the relatives of the Aghori baba arrive, police are in a waiting state before post-mortem and additional legal paperwork can be carried out. The investigation will also involve testimonies of the witnesses who were on the scene, medical documents, and any physical evidence that can be found to determine whether the fatal injuries were as a result of the assault or other medical complications.
Law enforcement will also look into the role of the supposed assailant, Sudhir Mistri, and whether they should charge or prosecute him with additional charges or not when all facts are open. The law enforcement officers underlined that the statements about guilt or intent are too early before the investigation and examination can be finished.
Conclusion
The mysterious demise of Aghori sadhu, Vishwanath Aghori at the Manihari cremation ground has aroused some concern and speculation amongst the local residents and devotees. The assault claim that led him to the hospital has been the subject of an investigation by police and they are endeavoring to verify the actual cause of death after evaluating him medically.
With the investigation going on and evidence coming to light, the citizens are putting pressure on the government to make the process transparent and comprehensive. The case points to current issues with community safety and the necessity of objective legal investigation of the instances of harm and loss of lives.
