A disturbing incident has shocked the nation as a viral video from Udaipur, Rajasthan, captures the heart-wrenching assault on an 85-year-old woman, Kalki Bai Gameti, resulting in her tragic demise. The incident unfolded in the Gogunda tehsil, an isolated mountainous area predominantly inhabited by tribal communities.
The distressing video, which has sparked widespread outrage, was recorded by onlookers, including two minors, who regrettably failed to intervene and protect the elderly woman. In response to the horrifying act, law enforcement authorities have apprehended four individuals believed to be connected to the crime.
The elderly woman, while on her way to a nearby house, encountered Pratap Singh, who was involved in the incident. Udaipur Superintendent of Police Bhuvan Bhushan mentioned the presence of another man at the scene during the incident.
According to the police statement, Pratap Singh, the perpetrator of the attack, was visibly intoxicated and experiencing hallucinations during the incident. Despite someone attempting to intervene and stop him, Singh disregarded their efforts and continued assaulting the woman with the umbrella.
The police revealed that Singh was heavily under the influence of alcohol, causing impaired judgment and a belief that he was a reincarnation of Lord Shiva. In his deluded state, he had a misguided notion that he could kill the woman and resurrect her.
The police have refuted speculations suggesting that the attack was motivated by suspicion of the woman being a witch. Instead, they have concluded that it was an arbitrary and senseless act of violence, likely driven by the accused’s hallucinations and delusional state.
Details of the assault on the woman by the 60-year-old
The video footage paints a harrowing picture of the assault. The alleged assailant, identified as Pratap Singh, is seen sitting beside the victim and bizarrely claiming to be a follower of Lord Shiva, declaring that he was sent to her. Addressing her as “Maharani hai tu” (you are a queen), Singh then delivers a forceful blow to her chest.
The impact of the strike sends the elderly woman sprawling to the ground, after which the accused callously drags her by her hair. A separate clip reveals the victim lying helpless on the ground as Singh strikes her head with an umbrella, sealing her tragic fate.
Udaipur Superintendent of Police, Bhuvan Bhushan, shed light on the incident, indicating the involvement of another individual at the scene. The victim, Kalki Bai Gameti, encountered Pratap Singh while on her way to a nearby house, leading to the shocking assault.
Police reports indicate that Pratap Singh was visibly intoxicated and suffering from hallucinations during the attack. Despite attempts by a bystander to intervene and halt the assault, Singh persisted in his aggression against the elderly woman, utilizing the umbrella as a weapon.
Investigators have revealed that Singh’s intoxicated state severely impaired his judgment, leading to a delusional belief that he was a reincarnation of Lord Shiva. His distorted perception led him to harbor the misguided notion that he could kill the woman and subsequently bring her back to life.
Contrary to rumors suggesting a witchcraft-related motive, law enforcement authorities have dispelled such notions, asserting that the attack was a random and senseless act of violence. The police emphasize that Singh’s hallucinations and delusional state were the driving forces behind this tragic incident.
