Sewadar who served 15 years at Delhi’s Kalkaji Temple beaten to death over ‘Chunni Prasad’ dispute

Khushi Bhuta / TNN / Updated: Aug 31, 2025, 13:50 IST

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A sewadar named Yogendra Singh, who served at Kalkaji Temple for over a decade, tragically died after being assaulted by a group of visitors following a dispute over 'Chunni Prasad'. The altercation escalated, leading to Singh being beaten with sticks and fists, ultimately resulting in his death at the AIIMS Trauma Centre.

Sewadar who served 15 years at Delhi’s Kalkaji Temple beaten to death over ‘Chunni Prasad’ dispute

NEW DELHI: A sewadar at Kalkaji Temple in southeast Delhi has died after being beaten by a group of visitors during a dispute over 'Chunni Prasad', police said. The victim, Yogendra Singh, 35, had been serving at the temple for around 14–15 years. He was originally from Fattepur in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh.

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Police said a PCR call was received at 9.30pm on Friday reporting an assault inside the temple premises. Officers found that Singh had been attacked by several men following an argument over ‘Chunni Prasad’.Also read: 'They came with iron rods, sticks': How a request to wait for prasad ended in fatal assault at Delhi Kalkaji temple

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During the confrontation, the group allegedly hit Singh with sticks and fists. He was taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre but succumbed to his injuries.

One of the accused, identified as Atul Pandey, 30, from Dakshinpuri, was caught by locals and handed over to police. An FIR has been registered under Sections 103 (murder) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Kalkaji police station. Police said the search for the remaining suspects is ongoing and further investigation is under way.

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Khushi Bhuta

Khushi Bhuta is a reporter based in New Delhi. She has prior reporting experience in her hometown Mumbai along with Chennai and Pune. She focuses closely on urban ground realities, particularly issues around crime and public safety. Her work revolves around lived experiences and the everyday impact of city systems.

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