Social media star Bhupendra Jogi attacked with knives in Bhopal
What's the story
Bhupendra Jogi, a social media sensation recognized for his viral 'naam kya hai' meme, was reportedly attacked by two masked men on Tuesday evening in Bhopal.
The incident occurred around 9:00pm near Jogi's garment shop, located in the New Market area.
According to local police, the attackers were armed with knives and targeted Jogi as he was returning home.
Ongoing investigation
Investigation underway, no leads yet on attackers
A case has been registered under IPC section 307 (attempt to murder) at the Arera Hills police station in connection with Jogi's assault.
"But so far there are no clues about the culprits. Jogi has not spoken about any rivalry or previous threats. We are scanning CCTV footage from the spot," a police officer said.
His injuries were so severe that they necessitated 40 stitches, according to doctors.
Victim
Who is Jogi
Jogi, who works as a dealer, gained attention on social media after his famous 'naam kya hai' meme was widely circulated.
The video was first captured during the Madhya Pradesh elections in 2018, but it went viral last year.
He even met former state chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan last year during a campaign trail when the assembly elections were ongoing and recreated the meme.