Kanhaiya Lal Sahu

Tailor

Indian Dhanmandi, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Quick Info

ProfessionTailor
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceDhanmandi, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Date of Birth29/03/1982
Age40 years (died on 28, Jun, 2022)
Date of Death28/06/2022

Latest News about Kanhaiya Lal Sahu

2025

Kanhaiya Lal's son Yash Sahu stated that despite having video evidence of the murder, the perpetrators Muhammad Riyaz Attari and Ghaus Muhammad, held in Ajmer jail, have not yet been punished. Yash Sahu has taken a vow not to cut his hair or wear shoes until the killers are hanged, viewing his appearance as a symbol of protest for delayed justice.

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Bio/Wiki

Other Names
  • Kanhaiya Lal Teli
  • Kanhaiya Lal Sahu
ReligionHinduism
CommunityHindu Teli community

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SiblingsSister - Neema
SpouseJashoda Sahu (homemaker)
ChildrenSons - 2 (Yash Sahu, Tarun Sahu)

Career

OverviewKanhaiya Lal Sahu was a tailor based in the Dhanmandi and Hathipole areas of Udaipur, Rajasthan. He operated a small tailoring shop where he served the local community. His life became a tragic story of violence after he was murdered in a horrific incident that shocked the nation. At the time of his death, he was embroiled in legal disputes and had received threats related to his social media activity supporting BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma during the 2022 Muhammad remarks controversy.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Kanhaiya belonged to the Hindu Teli community, a group known for their ties to tailoring.
2. He faced threats following a social media post that inadvertently brought him into conflict with certain community members.
3. Despite seeking police protection, he continued to be under threat and was ultimately attacked in his shop.
4. The murder was recorded by the assailants, showcasing the premeditated nature of the crime.
5. Kanhaiya belonged to the Hindu Teli community, a group traditionally known for their ties to tailoring.
6. On 11 June 2022, his neighbour Nazim filed a case against him for a social media post supporting Nupur Sharma, a BJP spokesperson.
7. He was arrested following the complaint but was later released on bail.
8. On 15 June 2022, Kanhaiya requested police protection after receiving death threats, claiming that Nazim and five others threatened him and shared his photo on social media with messages that he should be killed.
9. The murder was recorded by the assailants and circulated online, showcasing the premeditated nature of the crime.
10. The attackers, Muhammad Riyaz Attari and Ghaus Muhammad, made a second video after the murder boasting about the act and claiming it was to avenge the insult to Islam.
11. One of his shop assistants, Ishvar, attempted to save him but suffered serious head injuries.
12. The attackers attempted to behead Kanhaiya during the assault but failed.
13. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was deployed to investigate the incident, which was designated as a terrorist act by central authorities.
14. His family received compensation: ₹50 lakh from the Rajasthan government on 28 June 2022, and ₹1 crore from BJP leader Kapil Mishra on 2 July 2022.
15. His two sons were provided government jobs on 6 July 2022.
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