Eight workers injured – India TV

A violent incident marred the Sharad Purnima celebrations organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Jaipur’s Karni Vihar area on Thursday night. The event, which included a community kheer feast, turned chaotic when a dispute broke out between RSS workers and residents.

The trouble started at a Shiv temple where RSS members were celebrating the festival with chants of ‘Jai Shree Ram’. A nearby resident objected to the noise, prompting RSS workers to respond by reciting Hanuman Chalisa. This escalation led to the arrival of a father and son duo who, armed with knives, launched an attack on the gathering.

As a result, 7 to 8 RSS workers suffered serious injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment. Following the violence, protests broke out in the area, prompting authorities to deploy a heavy police presence in Karni Vihar to maintain law and order.

Senior BJP leader and former MLA Arun Chaturvedi condemned the attack, saying armed assailants infiltrated the celebration and started assaulting the participants. He assured that those responsible for the violence would face severe consequences.

Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore visited the injured in hospital, expressing concern for their well-being. He confirmed that there would be a thorough investigation and strict action against the attackers.

The incident has heightened tensions in the community, with residents and political leaders calling for peace and resolution amid the unrest.