Ashutosh Maharaj attacked in moving train
Ashutosh Maharaj was attacked in a moving train while traveling from Ghaziabad to Prayagraj on the morning of March 8, 2026. The incident occurred around 5 AM, when the attacker allegedly attempted to cut Maharaj’s nose with a sharp weapon.
Maharaj sustained serious injuries and lost a considerable amount of blood during the attack. In a desperate bid to save his life, he managed to escape and locked himself inside the train’s toilet.
After the attack, Ashutosh Maharaj called the Government Railway Police (GRP) to report the incident. An FIR was subsequently registered based on his complaint. Maharaj has held Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciple Mukundanand responsible for the attack.
The GRP has begun an investigation into the matter following the registration of the FIR. In response to the allegations, Shankaracharya rejected the claims, asserting that the incident was merely a drama.
Ashutosh Maharaj has vowed to avenge every drop of blood through legal means, stating, “Every drop of blood would be avenged through legal means.” He also dismissed suggestions that he staged the attack on himself, calling it absurd.
During the attack, the assailant reportedly stated that Maharaj’s nose would be cut and offered at the feet of his ‘guru’. This statement has raised further questions regarding the motivations behind the attack.
As the investigation unfolds, observers are keen to see how the authorities will address the serious allegations made by Ashutosh Maharaj. The situation remains tense, with both sides standing firm in their positions.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further developments in the case, but the GRP’s investigation is expected to provide more clarity in the coming days.
