At the tirne, the smeared guru, Maharaj Ji, declined to take action against the reporter. Now, it is reported that Mr. Halley was later beaten an the head by unnamed persons, and hospitalized.
Followers of the guru say the assailants were two of the guru's own disciples, and that the nonviolent followers have captured these disciples and are holding them for the police. The police said no arrests had been made in the case.