Pappu Gurjar shifted to Dausa jail after brother Jagan's prison murder
Synopsis
Nearly two weeks after dacoit Jagan Gurjar was allegedly strangled inside Ajmer High Security Jail, his brother Pappu has been moved to Dausa Central Jail — a transfer forced not by routine administration but by community protests and a five-point ultimatum that brought the Dholpur district machinery to the negotiating table at midnight.
Key Takeaways
Pappu Gurjar was transferred from Ajmer High Security Jail to Dausa Central Jail on 15 July at around 9 am under heavy security.
The transfer followed family and community demands after Jagan Gurjar was allegedly strangled inside Ajmer High Security Jail on 29 June .
According to police, undertrial Vishnu — accused in the Kuldeep Jaghina murder case — allegedly killed Jagan with a towel inside the prison.
Dholpur Collector Srinidhi B.T. held late-night talks with villagers; the administration accepted key demands including the transfer of Bari SHO Devendra Sharma to police lines.
Pappu had also been hospitalised on 4 July after complaining of chest pain, and was taken to Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital before being discharged.
Police say the investigation into Jagan Gurjar's murder is continuing.
Pappu Gurjar, brother of slain dacoit Jagan Gurjar, was transferred from Ajmer High Security Jail to Dausa Central Jail on Tuesday, 15 July under heavy security, following persistent family demands over safety fears triggered by Jagan's alleged murder inside the same prison on 29 June. The transfer was executed at around 9 am after the Ajmer jail administration received formal orders from prison headquarters the previous day.
How the Transfer Unfolded
Ajmer High-Security Jail Superintendent Paras Jangid confirmed that the transfer was carried out in full compliance with official directives. Additional police personnel were deployed throughout the operation to ensure it was completed without incident. The move comes nearly two weeks after Jagan Gurjar was allegedly strangled to death inside the same high-security facility.
Family Demands and Community Pressure
Jagan's family and residents of Bhavutipura village in Dholpur's Dang region had submitted five demands to the district administration, with Pappu's transfer being among the most urgent. When these demands were not addressed promptly, hundreds of villagers announced plans to stage a large-scale protest following the conclusion of Jagan's 'Barhvi' (12th-day death ritual) on 12 July.
As protesters gathered at Bhavutipura, Dholpur Collector Srinidhi B.T. and the Superintendent of Police held late-night negotiations with community representatives at Gajpura intersection. The administration subsequently accepted several key demands, including the transfer of Bari Station House Officer Devendra Sharma to the police lines. The villagers then withdrew their protest.
Pappu's Earlier Health Scare in Ajmer Jail
Pappu Gurjar had also been hospitalised on 4 July while lodged in Ajmer High Security Jail after complaining of chest pain following a meal. He was first examined by the jail doctor and then taken under heavy security to Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital for further evaluation. He was discharged after treatment and returned to the jail before the eventual transfer.
The Murder That Sparked the Crisis
According to police, an undertrial named Vishnu — accused in the Kuldeep Jaghina murder case — allegedly strangled Jagan Gurjar with a towel inside Ajmer High Security Jail on 29 June. Jagan's last rites were performed on 1 July in his native village of Bhavutipura in Dholpur district. Police have said the investigation into the murder is ongoing.
The transfer of Pappu marks a partial resolution to the standoff between the community and district authorities, though the broader question of prison security — and how an undertrial allegedly carried out a murder inside a high-security facility — remains unanswered.
Point of View
By an undertrial — raises serious questions about Rajasthan's prison oversight that the transfer of Pappu Gurjar does not begin to answer. The district administration's midnight negotiations and concessions to protesters signal that community pressure, not institutional accountability, drove the response. The fact that Pappu separately reported chest pain days after his brother's death, and was rushed to hospital, underscores how fragile the security of inmates in the same facility remained. The investigation into the murder is described as 'continuing' — but the circumstances that made it possible demand scrutiny well beyond a single case.
NationPress
15 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Pappu Gurjar transferred from Ajmer jail to Dausa?
Pappu Gurjar was transferred because his family and villagers from Bhavutipura raised safety concerns following the alleged murder of his brother Jagan Gurjar inside Ajmer High Security Jail on 29 June. The transfer was one of five demands submitted to the district administration.
How was Jagan Gurjar killed inside Ajmer High Security Jail?
According to police, an undertrial named Vishnu — accused in the Kuldeep Jaghina murder case — allegedly strangled Jagan Gurjar with a towel inside Ajmer High Security Jail on 29 June. The investigation is ongoing.
What demands did Jagan Gurjar's family make to the administration?
The family submitted five demands to the district administration, the most prominent being the transfer of Pappu Gurjar to another prison. Another accepted demand was the transfer of Bari Station House Officer Devendra Sharma to the police lines.
What happened when villagers threatened to protest?
Hundreds of villagers from Bhavutipura gathered to protest after Jagan's 12th-day death ritual on 12 July. Dholpur Collector Srinidhi B.T. and the Superintendent of Police held late-night talks with community representatives at Gajpura intersection, after which several demands were accepted and the protest was withdrawn.
Was Pappu Gurjar's health affected while in Ajmer jail?
Yes. On 4 July, Pappu Gurjar complained of chest pain following a meal while lodged in Ajmer High Security Jail. He was examined by the jail doctor and then taken under heavy security to Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital for further evaluation before being discharged and returned to jail.
