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Asaram aides attack 2 journalists in Jodhpur
August 31, 2013
Irate supporters of Asaram Bapu attacked two journalists this morning in Jodhpur. Both journalists, belong to the IBN7 network, are bleeding but out of danger. The supporters also pelted stones at an OB van.

Trouble started after supporters of the controversial spiritual guru gathered outside the ashram.

The attackers were from the ashram, confirmed Jodhpur DCP to CNN-IBN. Additional police teams have been rushed to the location.

This is not the first time that Asaram aides have attacked the media. Yesterday, they assaulted a journalist in Indore.

The self-styled god is likely to face arrest today after he skipped a deadline to surrender yesterday. He has been accused of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl.        
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