Jaipur News: Following the suspected murder of a 20-year-old Muslim man on Friday night in Jaipur‘s Gangapol neighbourhood, a sizable mob from the two groups gathered on the Ramganj-Badi Chaupar route, igniting animosity between the two populations, according to police.
15 Detained in Connection with Man’s Murder
Confirming the incident, Jaipur police commissioner Biju George Joseph said, “15 people were detained for their alleged involvement in the murder of the man. Further investigation is underway.” Iqbal Maziz of Ramganj has been identified by the police as the deceased man. According to the police, Maziz was riding a two-wheeler back from Jaisinghpura Khor when it crashed with another vehicle nearby the Gangapol area, causing a fight. “Meanwhile, a man identified as Mohan Lal along with the other locals present intervened to pacify them. But Iqbal allegedly got into a brawl with Mohan Lal,” said Manak Chowk Circle Officer Hemant Jakhar while speaking to the newspersons.
How a Fight Escalated to Tragedy in Jaipur
According to Jakhar, the people then called nearby neighbours and they all attacked Maziz with sticks and rods. When the local police from Subhash Chowk police station arrived on the scene after receiving the information, they found Maziz unconscious and laying on the road. They then transported him to Sawai Man Singh Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the Circle Officer. In charge of Subhash Chowk police station According to Ashok Singh, a case has been brought against 20 unidentified individuals based on the allegation made by the deceased Muslim man’s relatives. According to Singh, they have been charged with violating the Indian Penal Code’s sections 143 (illegal assembly), 148 (rioting), 302 (murder), 323 (voluntarily causing harm), and 341 (wrongful restraint). He also stated that police have begun looking for the suspects. He added, “We have also detained a few for questioning.
Mob Gathers at Hospital, Protests Erupt in Jaipur
After the Muslim man passed away, a sizable mob arrived at the hospital and began a dharna calling for the accused to be taken into custody right away. The market and the nearby schools were immediately shuttered when a big mob assembled again on Saturday morning in a popular market area adjacent to the Ramganj-Manak Chowk junction and vandalised many local businesses. The Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC), an emergency response team (ERT), and a special task force (SRT) make up a large police force.
Jaipur Authorities Respond to Growing Tension
has been placed at Ramganj, Subhash Chowk, and Manak Chowk as the tension increased, according to officials with knowledge of the situation. Additional police commissioners from Jaipur, Kunwar Rashtradeep and Rahul Prakash, as well as deputy police commissioner Rashi Dogra Dudi, arrived at the scene and blocked the Manak Chowk-Badi Chaupar road with traffic barriers. Later, the ACPs sent out a special task force (SRT), an emergency response team (ERT), and an additional force of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC). “A sufficient amount of police force was deployed in the area along with senior officials and the city police commissioner. Police are also monitoring the situation with drones. Necessary action will be taken against the accused,” Rajasthan director general of police Umesh Mishra said.
Compensation and Appeals for Peace in Jaipur
In the meantime, chief minister Ashok Gehlot met with Ameen Kagzi and Rafeek Khan, two local MLAs from the Kishanpole and Adarsh Nagar constituencies, on Saturday morning to discuss the delicate situation in the capital city. Khan reported that CM Gehlot had announced a compensation of Rs. 50 lakh to the victim’s family as well as a job for one of the family members in a dairy booth. “CM also appealed to the public to maintain peace in the area. Police are putting their best effort to avert any unwanted situation. Necessary action will also be taken against the accused to ensure justice for the victim,” Khan told reporters.
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