Priest attacked in Ghaziabad’s Dasna Devi temple

Hailing from Bihar, he is said to be a disciple of Swami Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati, the controversial chief priest of the temple.

An unknown assailant allegedly attacked a priest sleeping on the premises of Dasna Devi temple in Ghaziabad early on Tuesday, police said. The victim was admitted to a private hospital where doctors described his condition to be stable. Also read: Hailing from Bihar, he is said to be a disciple of , the controversial chief priest of the temple. “Swami Nareshanand was attacked by an unknown person using a paper cutter in the early hours of Tuesday. The visitor was sleeping in the open area inside the premises. We have recovered two paper cutters from the spot. Doctors have operated upon him. As he lost blood because of injury, his condition is stable.” said Iraj Raja, Superintendent of Police (rural).