Ajmer jail murder: Jagan Gurjar family ends 12-hour protest after admin accepts 5 demands
Synopsis
A slain dacoit's family held the Ajmer district administration hostage for 12 hours — and walked away with written concessions on all five demands, including a PSO for the son, a jail transfer for the brother, and an inquiry into the Dholpur SHO. The murder of Jagan Gurjar inside a high-security barrack raises pointed questions about custodial safety in Rajasthan's prisons.
Key Takeaways
Jagan Gurjar was allegedly murdered inside Ajmer High-Security Jail on 29 June by fellow inmate Vishnu , who allegedly strangled him with a towel.
His family staged a 12-hour sit-in outside JLN Hospital mortuary in Ajmer on 30 June , led by son Asaram Gurjar .
The district administration accepted all five demands in writing, including a PSO for Asaram and transfer of brother Pappu Gurjar to Mathura or Bharatpur Jail .
An inquiry has been ordered into jail officials and the Dholpur SHO , with disciplinary action promised if false implication is established.
Jagan Gurjar's last rites are scheduled for Wednesday at Bhavutipura village , Dholpur district.
The family of slain dacoit Jagan Gurjar, who was allegedly murdered inside Ajmer High-Security Jail on 29 June, called off a 12-hour sit-in protest outside the mortuary of JLN Hospital in Ajmer on Tuesday evening after the district administration accepted a five-point charter of demands in writing. The agitation, which began at 7 am and ended around 7 pm, was led by Jagan's son Asaram Gurjar.
The Five Demands Accepted
Following multiple rounds of negotiations through the day, the administration formally agreed to the family's conditions. Prahlad Singh, an associate of Jagan Gurjar, read out the terms of the settlement to the gathered protesters before Asaram announced the withdrawal of the agitation.
The five accepted demands include: security for Jagan Gurjar's family, with his son to be provided a Personal Security Officer (PSO) until the investigation is completed; transfer of Jagan's brother Pappu Gurjar from Ajmer High-Security Jail to either Mathura Jail or Bharatpur Jail; a probe into the role of jail officials and prison staff; security during the funeral for Pappu Gurjar, Lal Singh, and Pan Singh to attend the last rites; and an inquiry against the Dholpur SHO, with disciplinary action to follow if Jagan Gurjar is found to have been falsely implicated in any case.
What the Administration Assured
The district administration committed in writing to keeping the family informed of the probe's progress and to taking action against any additional persons found culpable. The administration's written assurance prompted the family to accept the body and confirm that Jagan Gurjar's last rites will be performed on Wednesday at Bhavutipura village in Dholpur district.
Earlier in the day, Asaram had submitted a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister through Tehsildar Om Singh Lakhawat and Circle Officer Manish Badgurjar. Additional SP (City) Himanshu Jangid confirmed that the written agreement was reached after day-long discussions.
Family's Allegations of Conspiracy
During the protest, Asaram alleged that his father's killing was a pre-planned conspiracy and claimed that a single inmate could not have carried out the murder alone. He questioned how the accused — described as physically much smaller than Jagan Gurjar — could have overpowered him without assistance. He also alleged earlier attempts on his father's life while lodged in Sewar Jail and claimed collusion by jail authorities in the latest incident.
Asaram also made a provocative statement during the agitation, reportedly saying that he is Jagan Gurjar's blood and knows how to kill — both by entering someone's home and inside a jail — and that the government will have to answer for this.
The Murder and Ongoing Investigation
According to police, Vishnu, an accused in the Kuldeep Jaghina murder case, allegedly strangled Jagan Gurjar to death with a towel on 29 June inside Ajmer High-Security Jail. Both inmates were lodged in the same high-security barrack at the time. Jagan Gurjar, a native of Bhavutipura village in Dholpur's Dang region, was a known dacoit.
Investigators have recorded statements of jail personnel on duty at the time, including Deputy Jail Superintendent Bhanwar Singh. The probe is ongoing, and the administration has ordered a separate inquiry into the conduct of the Dholpur SHO. With the body now released and the funeral set for Wednesday, attention shifts to whether the promised inquiries will yield accountability.
Point of View
Within a single day — signals how much political weight the Gurjar community carries in Rajasthan, even when the deceased is a convicted dacoit. The more troubling question is custodial: how was a high-profile inmate strangled in a high-security barrack without intervention? The ordered inquiries into jail staff and the Dholpur SHO are a start, but Rajasthan has a pattern of probe announcements that quietly dissolve. Asaram's threat-laced statement during the protest — unrebuked publicly by the administration — adds a layer of concern that accountability may flow only one way in this case.
NationPress
1 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Jagan Gurjar and how was he killed?
Jagan Gurjar was a dacoit from Bhavutipura village in Dholpur's Dang region, Rajasthan. He was allegedly murdered on 29 June inside Ajmer High-Security Jail by fellow inmate Vishnu, an accused in the Kuldeep Jaghina murder case, who reportedly strangled him with a towel while both were lodged in the same high-security barrack.
What were the five demands accepted by the Ajmer administration?
The five demands accepted in writing were: security for Jagan Gurjar's family (including a PSO for son Asaram until the investigation concludes), transfer of brother Pappu Gurjar from Ajmer High-Security Jail to Mathura or Bharatpur Jail, an inquiry into the role of jail officials and prison staff, security for family members to attend the funeral, and an inquiry against the Dholpur SHO with disciplinary action if false implication is proven.
When and where will Jagan Gurjar's last rites be performed?
Jagan Gurjar's last rites are scheduled for Wednesday at Bhavutipura village in Dholpur district, Rajasthan. The family agreed to accept the body from JLN Hospital mortuary in Ajmer after the administration provided written assurances on all five demands.
What allegations did Asaram Gurjar make about his father's murder?
Asaram Gurjar alleged that the killing was a pre-planned conspiracy and that a single inmate could not have overpowered his father alone, citing the physical size difference. He also claimed there were earlier attempts on Jagan Gurjar's life in Sewar Jail and alleged collusion by jail authorities in the latest incident.
What is the status of the investigation into Jagan Gurjar's murder?
The investigation is ongoing. Police have recorded statements of jail personnel on duty at the time, including Deputy Jail Superintendent Bhanwar Singh. The administration has separately ordered an inquiry into jail officials and the Dholpur SHO, with action to be taken based on findings.
