Hindu Sena President Vishnu Gupta narrowly escapes fatal attack

Case of Ajmer Dargah being a Shiva Temple

Ajmer (Rajasthan) – A shooting incident targeting Hindu Sena’s National President Vishnu Gupta, occurred on 25 ^th January at 6 a.m. Gupta had previously filed a petition in the local Court, asserting that the Chishti Dargah in Ajmer was originally a Hindu temple. The hearing for this petition took place on 24 ^th January. Following the hearing, while Gupta was traveling to Delhi, two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle opened fire on his four-wheeler near Gagwana-Ladpura before fleeing the scene. The bullets struck his vehicle; however, he escaped unharmed. The Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. In response to the attack, Vishnu Gupta stated that he had already been facing threats to his life and had previously received death threats. He claimed that the attack was intended to intimidate him but affirmed that he would not be deterred.

🚨 Shocking Attack on @HinduSenaOrg President VishnuGupta ! 🚨

🔫 @VishnuGupta_HS narrowly escapes a bullet attack amid the ongoing case claiming the Ajmer Dargah being a Shiva temple.

⚖️ His advocate also faces death threats

Those unwilling to fight a legal battle are… https://t.co/CdVNEdOmyo pic.twitter.com/C5LyCEDFY0

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) January 25, 2025

The Police are currently reviewing nearby CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators and have assured that the culprits will be apprehended soon, ensuring a thorough resolution of the case.

Threats to Vishnu Gupta’s lawyer

On 24 ^th January, during the Court hearing of the petition claiming the presence of a Shiva Temple within the Ajmer Dargah, Vishnu Gupta’s lawyer was threatened outside the Court. An individual, who identified himself as a journalist, warned that the lawyer would be shot if he appeared for the hearing.

Time granted to Dargah Committee to present its argument

The Dargah Committee has filed a petition in Court challenging Vishnu Gupta’s claims and seeking the dismissal of the petition claiming the presence of a Shiva Temple. The committee contends that the petition is not legally valid for a hearing. The Court has sought a response from Vishnu Gupta, which he has already submitted. Subsequently, the Dargah Committee has requested additional time to present its counterarguments. Furthermore, six new individuals have applied to join the case as parties, bringing the total number of petitioners to eleven.

Vishnu Gupta asserted that substantial evidence has been submitted before the Court supporting the existence of a temple at the Ajmer Dargah site. He argued that the Places of Worship Act does not apply in this instance, as the site is not classified as a place of worship. According to him, the Act pertains only to temples, mosques, churches, and gurdwaras, and does not include dargahs or graveyards.

Editorial Perspectives

Those who do not want to fight a legal battle are resorting to such actions. However, even in the face of such challenges, Hindus will not abandon their fight. It is imperative for Hindus to unite and express their resolve with one voice.