Rajasthan Prevention of Mrityu Bhoj Act, 1960 was introduced to ban the grand feasts organised after demise of a family member in the state. It does not specify the Hindu community and any custom of large scale feasts to observe the death rituals, including the Muslim custom of Chahallum is under the ambit of this law too.
PTI reported that the murderers had come to meet the leader. They introduced themselves and stated that they wanted to meet Gogamedi. After having tea, they started firing at the Karni Sena leader.
Rajasthan Police deny media reports that Elvish Yadav was detained, said he was stopped at a checkpoint but let go after Noida Police said he is not wanted
Working President of VHP, Alok Kumar claimed that some time ago Rajasthan Police had called him 'innocent' and added that the arrest of Monu Manesar was carried out to appease the Muslim vote bank.
The priest, identified as 72-year-old Maharaj Mohandas was found lying on the floor of his Ashram in Rasal village in Nagaur, Rajasthan, with his hands and legs tied and mouth gagged
Furthermore, the Dalit victim alleged that he was subsequently taken to a hall where MLA Gopal Meena allegedly asked him to lick and clean his shoes, saying that only then would he be permitted to leave.