Rajasthan priest case: Deceased’s family refuses to perform last rites until their demands are met; Here’s what the kin wants

New Delhi: The family of a temple priest Babulal in Rajasthan who was allegedly burnt alive by land encroachers have refused to perform the last rites till the state government meets their demands which include action against the SHO apart from compensation and government job for a family member.

Talking to the media, a relative of the deceased Rajasthan priest revealed what the family demands at this point.

“We won’t perform the last rites of the body until our demands are met. We want Rs 50 lakhs compensation and a government job. All accused must be arrested and action should be taken against the Patwari and policemen who are supporting the accused. We want protection,” Lalit, a relative of priest Babulal told ANI.

Family of Priest Babulal has put forth their demands. We will let govt know about their demands through senior officers. We are requesting them to perform last rites of the body, as it’s been 2 days since he died: Om Prakash Meena, SDM, Karauli, Rajasthan on Priest’s last rites https://t.co/GlxRkKuTCe pic.twitter.com/l58np0TguH

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2020

Meanwhile, Om Prakash Meena, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) reached Babulal’s village to request the family to perform the last rites.

“People gathered for his last rites. They have made some demands from the administration and state government. We are requesting the deceased’s family to perform last rites as two days have passed since the death,” Meena said.

The temple priest succumbed to his injuries on Thursday night after he was allegedly burnt alive by some people during a scuffle over encroachment of temple land at Bukna village in Sapotra, Karauli district.

The police have arrested the main accused, Kailash Meena in connection with the incident.