‘Wanted to take over temple’: 2 priests killed, bodies set ablaze in UP village
Two elderly priests residing in a temple in Shahjahanpur district were recently murdered by a man. The accused, Sumit Singh, allegedly attacked them with a heavy object before igniting their bodies. Singh reportedly intended to seize control of the temple management following his release from jail. Both priests had long been caretakers of the shrine which...
Key Takeaways
- Two elderly priests residing in a temple in Shahjahanpur district were recently murdered by a man.
- The accused, Sumit Singh, allegedly attacked them with a heavy object before igniting their bodies.
- Singh reportedly intended to seize control of the temple management following his release from jail.
Two elderly priests residing in a temple in Shahjahanpur district were recently murdered by a man. The accused, Sumit Singh, allegedly attacked them with a heavy object before igniting their bodies. Singh reportedly intended to seize control of the temple management following his release from jail. Both priests had long been caretakers of the shrine which had a land registered in one priest's name.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.