The Rajasthan Police on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, raided the ancestral residence of Naresh Meena — chief of the Bhagat Singh Sena and a prominent farmers' leader — in Nayagaon, as part of the investigation into the alleged attack on the Forest Department's range office in Nahargarh town, Baran district. Meena was not found at the premises, and the police team returned empty-handed. He has since announced via social media that he will surrender at the Nahargarh police station on 6 November at 5 p.m.

What Happened at the Forest Office

The incident that triggered the police action occurred on 1 November, when Pradeep Singh Rathore, in charge of the Nahargarh forest check-post, along with forest guards and other staff, seized a generator allegedly being used for an illegal tubewell on forest land in Jhiri Tapra. The confiscated generator was brought to the range office. According to the allegations, Meena subsequently arrived at the office with hundreds of supporters.

The group allegedly threatened to set the premises on fire, assaulted forest personnel, and tore badges and nameplates from their uniforms. They are also accused of damaging official documents — including the seizure panchnama — before loading the confiscated generator onto a mini transport vehicle and driving away. Police said the incident caused significant damage to government property and obstruction of officials in the course of their duties.

The Raid and Special Police Team

Acting on the directions of Baran Superintendent of Police Abhishek Andasu, a dedicated police team was formed to apprehend Meena. The team comprised Atru Circle Officer Ramanand Yadav, Mothpur SHO Kamal Singh, Baran Sadar SHO Nawalkishore Meena, and personnel from the District Special Team (DST). The team reached Meena's ancestral home in Nayagaon in the early hours of Tuesday but found him absent.

Meena's Social Media Response

Following the raid, Meena posted a message on social media claiming police had arrived at his home at 5 a.m. to arrest him. In the same post, he announced a voluntary surrender at Nahargarh police station on 6 November at 5 p.m. Notably, Meena also used the post to make a political appeal, urging voters in Rajasthan to look beyond the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress and back what he described as a Third Front. He appealed for votes in favour of the BSP (elephant symbol), the RLP (bottle symbol), strong Independent candidates, and Left candidates in Sikar. His remarks come amid heightened activity ahead of the ongoing Panchayati Raj elections in the state.

Four Arrested, More Sought

Separately, Nahargarh SHO Vivek Harsana confirmed that four accused were arrested on Monday in connection with the incident. All four were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody. The arrested individuals have been identified as Jitendra Nagar (36), a resident of Nahargarh; Devendra Kushwaha (22), a resident of Balapura; Pappu Bhil (25), a resident of Lakdai; and Murari Gurjar (20), a resident of Murari.

Police said efforts are continuing to identify and trace additional suspects involved in vandalising government property, obstructing officials, and allegedly threatening forest staff. Naresh Meena remains the primary suspect sought in the case. With his self-declared surrender date of 6 November approaching, all eyes are on whether he will follow through — and what charges he will face.