Jaipur, Jan 2 (NationPress) A significant operation involving bulldozers is currently taking place in Chomu, Rajasthan, following the issuance of notices to 20 unlawful slaughterhouses located in Pathans’ Mohalla. The local administration is also gearing up to take action against unauthorized constructions. To ensure peace and order, a heavy police presence has been deployed, with senior officials actively overseeing the situation.

This initiative follows a dispute related to alleged encroachment near a mosque in Chomu, where several incidents of stone-pelting occurred.

In response to the violence, law enforcement has affixed notices on the residences of 24 identified stone-pelters, instructing them to provide their replies within a three-day timeframe. This period concluded on December 31, after which the municipal council was empowered to commence demolition actions. Two units of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC), along with district police forces, are stationed in the area under the supervision of DCP Hanuman Prasad Meena to preempt any disruption of peace.

Many houses were found locked, and residents at several sites opted not to engage with reporters.

Community members exhibited mixed sentiments; some advocated for stringent measures against those involved in the violence, while others insisted that innocent residents should not be penalized.

Special Police Commissioner, Jaipur, Rahul Prakash, indicated that efforts are ongoing to track all individuals implicated in the stone-pelting incident. So far, nineteen suspects have been apprehended, with more names emerging during the investigation.

Authorities have gathered video evidence from the night of the incident, which is under review to identify further suspects. Investigations are also considering the possibility of external involvement.

Sunil Kumar Swami, Assistant Accounts Officer of the Chomu Municipal Council, mentioned that on December 29, the council issued a three-day notice concerning 20 illegal slaughterhouses and four unauthorized structures.

He stated that if the relevant parties do not respond, present valid documentation, or remove the illegal constructions, the council will proceed with demolition and sealing actions as stipulated by law.

The Chomu police have arrested the following individuals linked to the stone-pelting case: Mukhtar Ali (32), Aakib (24), Mohsin Khan (35), Umar Beg (30), Zaheen Khan (19), Haider Ali (28), Sameer (21), Abid (22), Salman (22), Arbaz (26), Kamran (24), Tahir Alam (40), Jabaz (28), Fardeen (24), Shahrukh (19), Faizan Khan (19), Javed Khan (31), Javed Qureshi (23), and Wasim Qureshi (36).

The authorities have reiterated their commitment to enforce strict measures against those engaged in violence and illegal activities, while security forces remain vigilant to maintain order in the area.