The Dark Side of Seeking Divinity: A Cautionary Tale from Jaipur The latest arrest in Jaipur, where a 45 year old man was apprehended outside a hotel after fleeing the gruesome murders of his wife and three daughters, raises more questions than answers about the intersection of faith and violence.
On closer inspection, this is a shocking case of domestic abuse that turned deadly, with a disturbing pattern of behavior all too familiar in India.
Rahul Jha, the accused, claimed to have fled Jaipur seeking "divine blessings" at Khatu Shyam Ji, a temple town about 120 kilometers away.