Karni Sena, the group that attacked Sanjay Leela Bhansali, now destroys mirrors in 13th century fort
The Sena said it had warned that the mirrors in the Padmini palace would be destroyed if they were not removed. The mirrors, says the group, misrepresent the story of queen Padmini, who preferred to commit Jauhar or self-immolation to protect her honour rather than submit to Muslim ruler Alauddin Khilji
A 13th century Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan was vandalised last evening, allegedly by activists of the Karni Sena.
According to reports, the Sena that claimed responsibility for the attack, vandalised and shattered mirrors in Padmini Mahal, the palace of the legendary Rajput queen. The attackers pretended to be tourists to get past the lone security guard posted outside the palace, which stands within the fort complex, surrounded by a small lake.
A case has been filed against unknown people.
The Sena said it had warned that the mirrors in the Padmini palace would be destroyed if they were not removed. The mirrors, says the group, misrepresent the story of queen Padmini, who preferred to commit Jauhar or self-immolation to protect her honour rather than submit to Muslim ruler Alauddin Khilji. Khilji, the Sultan Of Delhi, had attacked the kingdom of Chittorgarh in 1303 apparently to capture the queen, renowned for her beauty.
The same group had assaulted filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali last month during the shoot of his period drama "Padmavati". The group had then accused Bhansali of filming a dream sequence depicting romance between Padmini and Alauddin Khilji, played by actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. Bhansali has denied the allegation.