‘मुझे शिखा से खींचा पटक दिया’ शंकराचार्य के शिष्यों ने बताई आपबीती

This ground report by Saurabh Shukla for The Red Mike investigates an incident at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj involving the disciples of Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati.

The conflict began on January 18 (Mauni Amavasya) when the Shankaracharya and his followers attempted to head toward the Sangam for a holy dip. The administration stopped the procession, citing security protocols and a ban on palanquins (palkis) due to the massive crowds. The disciples, however, insisted that carrying the Shankaracharya in a palki is a fundamental religious tradition. When the followers refused to turn back, a scuffle broke out, leading to allegations of severe police brutality.

Segment 1: The Outbreak of Violence
[00:00:00 - 00:03:14] The report opens with the immediate aftermath, showing young monks with visible injuries. They describe how the police allegedly initiated the attack without provocation, targeting even those who were simply following religious protocol.
Hindi Sound Bite: "मारो इन लोग को मारो नीचे उतारो मारो बस यही उन लोग का शब्द था... छोटे-छोटे जो ब्रह्मचारी थे उनको झापड़ से मारा दो ढाई घंटे तक मारा।"
Summary: Vaishvanand Brahmachari (24) explains that they were holding the Rajdand (staff) of the Guru when the police began pulling them. He claims that despite their willingness to cooperate regarding the route, the officials used abusive language and force to dismantle the procession.

Segment 2: Assault on the "Shikha" and Physical Torture [00:03:15 - 00:06:50] This segment focuses on the most controversial footage of the incident—a young monk being dragged by his sacred hair (shikha). The victim details how he was treated like an object rather than a human being.
Hindi Sound Bite: "हमको तो खींचा चोटी खींचा गया... लात मार मार के हमको उल्टा करके लेटा के पीछे से मारते हैं 10 12 और बंदूक के जो वो होता है नोच उसको बंदूक की बाट से मारा।"
Summary: A 15-year-old disciple shows his bruised legs and describes being trampled by police boots. He expresses deep spiritual pain, noting that in their tradition, the shikha is sacred and dragging a monk by it is the ultimate insult to their faith.

Segment 3: Targeting the Vulnerable (Minors & Elderly)
[00:06:51 - 00:11:15] The report reveals that the police did not discriminate based on age. Witnesses recount how an 11-year-old child and an 84-year-old devotee were subjected to the same level of violence.
Hindi Sound Bite: "11 साल के बटुक को मारा जूतों से मारा... गिरा के मारा घसीट के मारा... 84 वर्ष का जो वृद्ध है उसको भी गिरा दिया और उसके ऊपर भी जूते चलाए।"
Summary: Witness Anurag Sharma highlights the severity of the injuries, mentioning that one elderly victim had to undergo 17 X-rays due to internal trauma. He notes that even female devotees were not spared, with some sustaining injuries to their abdomen.

Segment 4: Allegations of Abusive Language
[00:11:16 - 00:12:43] The final segment addresses the verbal conduct of the officials. The disciples claim that while the administration accused the monks of misbehaving, it was actually the police who used derogatory language against the Shankaracharya himself.
Hindi Sound Bite: "किस तरीके की गाली दी मां बहन की गाली दी गई मां बहन की गाली दे रहे थे... और ऊपर से आरोप यह लगा रहे थे कि हम लोगों ने उन लोगों को मां बहन की गाली दी है।"
Summary: Those who study the Vedas and practice non-violence were accused of using foul language. They emphasize that the insult to the Shankaracharya is an insult to the entire Sanatan tradition.

Conclusion
The disciples are not just mourning their physical injuries but are deeply wounded by the perceived desecration of their religious dignity. The video ends with a call for accountability, suggesting that if such treatment can be meted out to the highest order of monks in a holy city, it sets a dangerous precedent for the rights of common citizens.




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