Jharkhand: Activist Swami Agnivesh attacked allegedly by BJP workers (WATCH VIDEO)

"I am against any sort of violence. I don't know why I was attacked," he told a news channel.

Pic credit: Swami Agnivesh (Facebook page)

Ranchi: Social Activist Swami Agnivesh was thrashed an kicked allegedly by BJP Yuva Morcha workers in Jharkhand's Pakur district today. Agnivesh was seen in the visuals exiting a building following which he was attacked by a group of people. He fell on to the ground and was still beaten by the irate crowd. The reason behind the assault is not known yet.  (WATCH BELOW) "I am against any sort of violence. I don't know why I was attacked," he told a news channel. According to news agency IANS, police said the 78-year-old saffron robed activist was pounced upon as he stepped out of his hotel to take part in the 195th Damin Mahotsav at Littpara. Pakur is located around 360 km from Ranchi. Agnivesh was flanked by tribals who were holding bows and arrows when the mob attacked him. "I offered to hold a dialogue with them. But nobody came to speak to me. I was going to a sammelan (seminar) with my tribal friends when they launched an attack... Without any warning, they pounced on me," Agnivesh reportedly said. The activist likened the attack to mob lynchings that have been reported in several states in the past one year. An injured Agnivesh, who was in pain, was later taken to a hospital. Two persons were detained for the attack on him. Swami Agnivesh gained fame in 2011 for being a part of the controversial reality TV show Bigg Boss 5 house. Before entering the house, Agnivesh had said in a press conference that he will use the show as a medium to create awareness on social issues.  The activist however landed himself in the middle of controversy when Arya Samaj threatened to ostracize him.