Authorities have launched an enforcement drive in Rajasthan’s Chomu after stone-pelting incidents, issuing notices to illegal slaughterhouses and stepping up police deployment to maintain law and order.
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Authorities have begun a large-scale enforcement drive in Rajasthan’s Chomu town after a recent stone-pelting incident triggered law-and-order concerns.
The administration has issued notices to 20 illegal slaughterhouses in Pathans’ Mohalla. Action is also being prepared against unauthorised constructions in the area. Heavy police deployment remains in place as officials monitor the situation closely.
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Meanwhile, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa told news agency ANI, “Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has taken strict action against those anti-social elements in Chomu who took the law into their own hands and spread unrest… This bulldozer action is not against anyone but in support of the law.”
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He added: “There is a zero-tolerance policy in Rajasthan for those who disturb the peace, spread violence… Those who tamper with the state’s law and order will not be spared. The government, while prioritising the security, peace, and trust of ordinary citizens, is taking strict action and will continue to do so…”
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A dispute over alleged encroachment near a mosque led to the crackdown. There were reports of stone-pelting in the area after the disagreement turned violent.
After the incident, police identified those allegedly involved and pasted notices on the houses of 24 accused persons. They were given three days to respond. The deadline ended on December 31, after which the municipal council was allowed to proceed with demolition and sealing, wherever required.
Security arrangements have been tightened. Two companies of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary, along with district police personnel, are deployed on the ground. The operation is being supervised by Deputy Commissioner of Police Hanuman Prasad Meena to prevent any escalation.
Many houses in the locality were found locked during the drive. At a few locations where residents were present, people chose not to speak to reporters.
Reactions among locals have been mixed. Some residents backed strict action against those accused of violence. Others said innocent families should not suffer because of the actions of a few.
Police say the investigation is still ongoing. Jaipur Special Police Commissioner Rahul Prakash said teams are working to identify all those involved in the stone-pelting. Nineteen people have been arrested so far, and more suspects have been named during questioning.
Officers are examining video footage from the night of the incident. The footage is being used to trace additional accused. Police are also checking whether individuals from outside Rajasthan were involved and what their role may have been.
Municipal officials said the enforcement process had begun even before the violence. Sunil Kumar Swami, Assistant Accounts Officer of the Chomu Municipal Council, said notices were issued on December 29 to owners of 20 illegal slaughterhouses and four unauthorised constructions.
He said the parties were asked to submit valid documents or remove the structures themselves within three days. If they failed to do so, the council would move ahead with demolition and sealing under existing rules.
Police confirmed multiple arrests in the case. Those held include Arbaz (26), Kamran (24), Mohsin Khan (35), Umar Beg (30), Tahir Alam (40), Jabaz (28), Sameer (21), Abid (22), Salman (22), Mukhtar Ali (32), Aakib (24), Fardeen (24), Shahrukh (19), Faizan Khan (19), Javed Khan (31), Zaheen Khan (19), Haider Ali (28), Javed Qureshi (23) and Wasim Qureshi (36).
Officials said enforcement action would continue against those involved in violence or illegal activities. Security forces will remain on alert to ensure peace in the area.
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