What Happened in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer After a Farmer's Murder?

Jaipur, September 4 (NationPress) In a shocking incident in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, police were compelled to utilize tear gas and baton charges to control a violent crowd in Dangri village, located in the Fatehgarh subdivision. This unrest erupted following the brutal murder of a farmer, leading to significant turmoil in the community.

The chaos intensified when local villagers clashed with law enforcement, prompting police to respond with force to disperse the agitated crowd.

The unrest was ignited by the brutal attack on Khet Singh, a 50-year-old farmer from Sumel village, who was assaulted with a sharp weapon while he was sleeping in his field late on the night of September 2. Severely wounded, he was left unattended until the next morning when fellow farmers found him and rushed him to Fatehgarh hospital. Unfortunately, he was later referred to Barmer in critical condition and succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

According to local sources, Singh had previously confronted a group of men who were hunting deer, which allegedly motivated the fatal attack. The murder incited widespread outrage across Dangri, leading to a shutdown of local shops in protest on Wednesday. By the evening, tensions escalated as a tyre-tube shop was set ablaze, causing flames to spread to three adjacent shops. Protesters also targeted a dumper owned by the accused.

In an effort to prevent further violence, District Collector Pratap Singh and SP Abhishek Shivhare arrived in the village, where they deployed a significant police presence and established barricades, advising villagers to remain indoors. However, by Thursday, protests intensified as BJP leaders, including District President Dalpat Ram Meghwal, former MLA Sang Singh Bhati, and Swaroop Singh Khara, joined the demonstrations.

Khara demanded the demolition of the accused's homes and a religious structure allegedly erected on government property, threatening direct action if their demands were not addressed by 4 PM. As the crowd grew, some attempted to breach police lines, resulting in stone-pelting directed at police vehicles.

In response, law enforcement resorted to baton charges and tear gas to restore order.

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat condemned the incident, emphasizing that such acts of violence have no place in a democracy. He assured that strict action would be taken against those responsible, promising justice for the victim's family.

As it stands, the atmosphere in Dangri remains tense, with additional police forces deployed to avert further unrest.